Urinary system Flashcards
1
Q
kidneys
A
nephr/o, ren/o
2
Q
renal pelvis
A
pyel/o
3
Q
urine
A
ur/o, urin/o
4
Q
ureters
A
ureter/o
5
Q
urinary bladder
A
cyst/o
6
Q
prostate
A
prostat/o
7
Q
urethra
A
urethr/o
8
Q
functions of the kidneys
A
filters blood, removes waste and excess water. helps maintain fluid levels
9
Q
Renal cortex
A
Outer region of the kidneys
10
Q
Renal medulla
A
Inner region of the kidneys
11
Q
Microscopic functional units are called:
A
nephrons
12
Q
ureters
A
two tubes the transport urine from kidneys to the bladder
13
Q
the bladder is:
A
a muscular reservoir for urine.
14
Q
Nephrologist
A
Specializes in diagnosing/treating diseases/disorders of kidneys
15
Q
urethra
A
Tube extending from bladder to exterior of the body
