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Urinary System Flashcards

1
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dia-

A

complete or through

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-cele

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hernia, tumor, swelling

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cyst/o

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bladder

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-ectasis

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enlargement or stretching

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glomerul/o

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glomeruli

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lith/o

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stone

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-lysis

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seperation

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nephr/o

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kidney

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-pexy

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surgical fixation

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pyel/o

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renal pelvis

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ren/o

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kidney

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12
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-tripsy

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to crush

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ureter/o

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ureter

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urethr/o

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urethra

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15
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-uria

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urination

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homeostasis

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state of equilibrium that produces a constant internal environment throughout the body

17
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structures of the urinary system

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two kidneys, two ureters, one bladder, and urethra

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functions of the urinary system

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maintains proper balance of water, salts, and acids in the body fluids

19
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kidneys

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filter the blood to remove excess water and waste products

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ureters

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narrow tubes, each carries urine from the kidney to the bladder

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bladder

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muscular organ that is a reservoir for urine located in the anterior portion of the pelvic cavity and stores about one pint of urine

22
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urethra

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tube extending from the bladder to the outside of the body

23
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clear urine signifies

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drinking too much water can cause this, cut back

24
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yellowish urine signifies

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typical, healthy urine

25
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red or pink urine

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you ate red/dyed things, OR enlarged prostate, kidney stones, tumors in bladder. Talk to your doctor

26
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orange urine

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dehydration, but if combined with light colored stool, it could mean issues with your bile duct.

27
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blue or green urine

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very rare, most likely connected with something you ate. In rare cases, it could mean bacterial infection.

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dark brown urine

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dehydration, diet related or a side effect of certain medications or liver disease

29
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cloudy

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dehydration, urinary tract infection (UTI) or a symptom of chronic disease and kidney conditions.

2018 med terms (9 decks)

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