Urinary System structures & function Flashcards
the key organs of the urinary system
Kidneys
the space at the back of
the abdomen just lateral to the spinal column;
location in the back of the abdominal cavity
Retroperitoneal Space
the ions in bodily fluids
Electrolytes
microscopic structures located primarily within the outer cortex of the kidneys
Nephrons
capillary cluster within the Bowman’s
capsule
Glomerulus
the innermost part of the kidney
Medulla
the area where all of the calyces join
Renal Pelvis
the kidneys produce an average of 1 to 2 liters of this each day
Urine
the area where all of the calyces join
Renal Failure
a process by which blood is filtered through a special membrane in a machine to remove excess fluid and wastes
Hemodialysis
a process by which blood is filtered through the patient’s own membrane in the abdominal cavity to remove excess fluid and wastes
Peritoneal Dialysis
long, narrow tubes that drain urine from
the renal pelvis to the urinary bladder
Ureters
the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and
urethra
Urinary System
passageway for final urine elimination
and emptying of the bladder; the exit
passageway for both urine and semen
Urethra
high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes are the most common causes
Renal Failure
