Urinary System Flashcards
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functions
(4)
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to maintain a stable internal environment for the body by removing waste products, adjusting water levels, adjusting electrolyte levels & mainting correct pH levels
2
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structures (4)
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- kidneys
- ureters
- urethra
- urinary bladder
3
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bacteri/o
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bacteria
4
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glomerul/o
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glomerulus
5
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glycos/o
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sugar, glucose
6
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keton/o
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ketones
7
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ureter/o
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ureter
8
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urethr/o
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urethra
9
Q
meat/o
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meatus
10
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ur/o
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urine
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azot/o
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nitrogenous waste
12
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noct/i
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night
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olig/o
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scanty
14
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scanty
definition
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small or inefficient
15
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cyst/o
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urinary bladder
16
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pyel/o
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renal pelvis
17
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py/o
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pus
18
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nephr/o
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kidney
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ren/o
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kidney
20
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-lith
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stone
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-lithiasis
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condition of stones
22
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-ptosis
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drooping
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-tripsy
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surgical crushing
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Q
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-uria
condition of the urine
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# condition of the urine
anuria
| an - uria
no urine
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# condition of the urine
bacteriuria
| bacteri - uria
bacteria in the urine
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# condition of the urine
dysuria
| dys - uria
painful or difficult urination
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# condition of the urine
glycosuria
| glycos - uria
sugar in the urine
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# condition of the urine
hematuria
| hemat - uria
blood in the urine
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# condition of the urine
nocturia
| noct - uria
frequent nighttime urination
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# condition of the urine
polyuria
| poly - uria
too much urine
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