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Urinary System Terms

AB
NephronBasic units of kidney
GlomerulusTuft of capillaries
UrochromePigment that gives urine color
UretersUrine goes from kidney to bladder
UrethraUrine goes from bladder to meatus
MeatusExternal opening of urethra
MicturitionUrination
CortexOuter layer of kidney
MedullaInner layer of cortex
HomeostasisState of equilibrium
Toxic productsUrea and creatinine
Adipose capsuleFat tissue kidney enclosed in
HilumIndentation which is passageway
Kidney muscleSmooth
Proximal convoluted tubuleReabsorption water
Distal convoluted tubuleReabsorption water
SecretionActive transport ammonia, creatinine. H ions, K ions
Urinary output 24 hours1500-2000 ml depending
BladderStores 500 ml urine
ADHIncrease causes water retention
ReninRelease increases blood pressure
CalyxCuplike cavity
Renal FasciaFibrous tissue cover
DiureticsIncrease urinary output
AnuriaNo output
DysuriaPainful urination
OliguriaScanty uriantion

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