Urinary System Flashcards

1
Q

functions

(4)

A

to maintain a stable internal environment for the body by removing waste products, adjusting water levels, adjusting electrolyte levels & mainting correct pH levels

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2
Q

structures (4)

A
  • kidneys
  • ureters
  • urethra
  • urinary bladder
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3
Q

bacteri/o

A

bacteria

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4
Q

glomerul/o

A

glomerulus

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5
Q

glycos/o

A

sugar, glucose

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6
Q

keton/o

A

ketones

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7
Q

ureter/o

A

ureter

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8
Q

urethr/o

A

urethra

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9
Q

meat/o

A

meatus

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10
Q

ur/o

A

urine

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11
Q

azot/o

A

nitrogenous waste

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12
Q

noct/i

A

night

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13
Q

olig/o

A

scanty

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14
Q

scanty

definition

A

small or inefficient

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15
Q

cyst/o

A

urinary bladder

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16
Q

pyel/o

A

renal pelvis

17
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py/o

18
Q

nephr/o

19
Q

ren/o

20
Q

-lith

21
Q

-lithiasis

A

condition of stones

22
Q

-ptosis

23
Q

-tripsy

A

surgical crushing

25
Q

-uria

A

condition of the urine

26
Q

condition of the urine

anuria

an - uria

27
Q

condition of the urine

bacteriuria

bacteri - uria

A

bacteria in the urine

28
Q

condition of the urine

dysuria

dys - uria

A

painful or difficult urination

29
Q

condition of the urine

glycosuria

glycos - uria

A

sugar in the urine

30
Q

condition of the urine

hematuria

hemat - uria

A

blood in the urine

31
Q

condition of the urine

nocturia

noct - uria

A

frequent nighttime urination

32
Q

condition of the urine

polyuria

poly - uria

A

too much urine