Urinary System Various Terms

Question 0

filtrate

Answer 0

fluid that passes from the blood through the capillary walls of the glomeruli of the kidney
filtrate is similar to plasma but with less protein. Urine is formed from filtrate

Question 1

electrolytes

Answer 1

mineral salts (sodium, potassium, and calcium) that carry an electrical charge in solution. 
A proper  balance of electrolytes is especially important for the nerves, muscles, and heart

Question 2

nitrogenous wastes

Answer 2

products of cellular metabolism that contain nitrogen.

nitrogenous wastes include urea, uric acid, creatine, creatinine, and ammonia

Question 3

periotoneum

Answer 3

serous membrane that lines the abdominopelvic cavity and covers most of the organs within the cavity

Question 4

plasma

Answer 4

liquid portion of blood, composed primarily of water (90%), and containing dissolved proteins, nutrients, lipids, and various waste products

Question 5

terstosterone

Answer 5

androgenic hormone responsible for the development of the male sex organs, including the penis, testicles, scrotum, and prostate.
also responsible for the development of secondary sex characteristics (musculature, hair patterns, etc)

Question 6

micturition

Answer 6

urination

Question 7

three steps of producing urine

Answer 7

filtration
reabsorption
secretion

Question 8

prepuce

Answer 8

foreskin