A | B |
Urea | Major function of the kidney is to remove this waste product |
Amino Acids | Simple proteins |
Kidneys | Organ whose second main function is to maintain the proper balance of water, salts and acids in body fluids |
Electrolytes | Salts and some aminos which are necessary for the function of nerve and muscle cells |
Renin | Secreted by the kidneys important substance in the control of blood pressure and erythropoietin |
Erythropoietin | Produced by the kidney and regulates the production of red blood cells |
Vitamin D | Secreted by the kidneys necessary for the absorption of calcium from the intestine |
Kidneys | Two bean-shaped organs situated behind the abdominal cavity on either side of the vertebral column |
Cortex | Outer region of the kidney |
Medulla | Middle or inner portion of the kidney |
Hilum | Depression in the medial border of the kidney through which blood vessels and nerves pass |
Ureters | Two muscular tubes conveying urine from kidney to bladder |
Urinary Bladder | Temporary reservoir for urine |
Trigone | Space at the base of the bladder where the ureters enter and the urethra leads out |
Urethra | Tube through which urine is discharged from the bladder |
Urethral Meatus | Located between the clitoris and the opening of the vagina convey urine |
Urinary Meatus | Conveys both urine and semen from the bladder |
Micturition | Process of expelling or voiding urine through the urethra |
Filtration | First step of urination |
Reabsorption | Second step of urination |
Secretion | Last step of urination |
Renal arteries | Blood enters the kidney from the aorta by way of the right & left of these |
Hilum | Renal arteries enter the kidney here |
Arterioles | Smaller arteries at the cortex of the kidney |
Capillaries | Smaller blood vessels |
Glomerulus | Tiny balls of capillaries in the kidney |
Bowman's Capsule | A cup-like structure surrounding each glomerulus |
Renal Tubule | A long twisted tube connected to the Bowman's Capsule |