Urinary System Flashcards
1
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Electrolyte
A
Mineral salt (sodium, potassium, or calcium) that carried an electrical charge when in solution
2
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Filtrate
A
Fluid that passes from the blood through the capillary walls of the glomeruli into bowman capsule
3
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Nitrogenous waste
A
Product of protein metabolism ghat include urea, uric acid, creatine, creatinine, and ammonia
4
Q
Peristaltic wave
A
Sequence of rhythmic contraction of smooth muscles of a hollow organ to force material forward and prevent backflow
5
Q
Peritoneum
A
Serous membrane that lines the abdominopelvic cavity and covers most of the organs within the cavity
6
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pH
A
Symbol that expresses the alkalinity or acidity of a solution
7
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Plasma
A
Liquid portion of blood that is filtered by the nephrons you remove dissolved wastes
