A | B |
Principal organs of the urinary system. | Kidneys |
Indentation located in the medially concave region of the kidney. | Hilum |
Functional unit of kidney. | Nephrons |
Outer region of the kidney - urine manufacturing facility. | Renal Cortex |
Inner region of the kidney - urine collecting facility. | Renal Medulla |
Collecting tubules that organize themselves into triangular wedges. | Medullary Pyramids |
Cells that measure blood pressure. | Juxtaglomerular Apparatus |
Cup that collects filtrate from glomerulus | Bowman's Capsule |
Two slender tubes that transport urine formed by the kidneys. | Ureters |
Temporary storage reservoir for urine. | Urinary Bladder |
Small tubular structure that transports urine from the bladder out of the body. | Urethra |
Urination. | Micturition |
Concentrated filtrate made of 96% water and 4% dissolved wastes. | Urine |
Substance promoting the formation and excretion of urine. | Diuretic |
Stimulates kidneys to reabsorb more water. | Antidiuretic Hormone |
Decreases sodium by triggering urine production. | Atrial Natriuretic Hormone |
Network of capillaries which filter blood in nephron | Glomerulus |
Stimulates red blood cell production | Hemopoeitin = Erythropoeitin |