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