Urinary System - Intro and word parts Flashcards
1
Q
Kidney
A
organ that filters the blood and creates urine
2
Q
ureter
A
a duct leading from the kidney to the urinary bladder
3
Q
urinary bladder
A
a smooth muscle that holds urine until ready to void
4
Q
urethra
A
tube leading from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body
5
Q
ur/o
A
urine
6
Q
urin/o
A
urine
7
Q
nephr/o
A
kidney
8
Q
ren/o
A
kidney
9
Q
ureter/o
A
ureter
10
Q
cyst/o
A
urinary bladder
11
Q
vesic/o
A
urinary bladder
12
Q
urethr/o
A
urethra
