Urinary system Flashcards
1
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Functions of the kidneys
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- Produce urine
- Assures homeostasis
- Hormone production
- Fluid balance regulation
2
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Urine production is called
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Uropoiesis
3
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Polyuria
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Excessive amount of urine
4
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Oliguria
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Passing of small amounts of urine
5
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Dysuria
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Difficulty urinating
6
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Pollakiuria
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Frequent urination
7
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Uroliths
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Bladder stones
8
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Nephritis
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Inflammation of the kidneys
9
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Hematuria
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Blood in the urine
10
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Glucosuria
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Glucose in the urine
11
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Cystocentesis
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Puncture of the bladder to obtain a urine sample
12
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Cystotomy
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To cut the bladder (removal of stones)