7mo; Chapter 9: THE URINARY SYSTEM

Is the major waste product of protein metabolism.

Is a waste product of muscle metabolism.

Is the process through which the body maintains a constant internal environment.

The _______ constantly filter the blood to remove waste products and excess water.

The term _________ means pertaining to the kidneys.

Is the outer region of the kidney; this layer of tissue contains more than one million microscopic units called nephrons.

Is the inner region of the kidney, and it contains most of the urine-collecting tubules.

Are the microscopic functional units of each kidney; It´s here that urine is produced through the processes of filtration, reabsorption, and secretion.

The ____ _____ is the funnel-shaped area inside each kidney that is surrounded by the renal cortex and medulla.

Are two narrow tubes, each about 10 to 12 inches long, which transport urine from the kidney to the bladder.

Urine drains from the ureters into the bladder through the ______ _____ in the wall of the urinary bladder.

The ____ ______ is an oval, hollow, muscular organ that is reservoir for urine before it is excreted from the body.

Is the tube extending from the bladder to the exterior of the body.

Also known as the urinary meatus, is the external opening of the urethra.

The _____ ______ is approximately 1.5 inches long, and the urethral meatus is located between the clítoris and the opening of the vagina.

Is approximately 8 inches long, and the urethral meatus is located at the tipo f the penis.

Which is part of the male reproductive system, surrounds the urethra.

Also known as voiding or micturition, is the normal process of excreting urine.

Is the physician who specializes in diagnosis and treating disease and disorders of the kidneys.

Is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the urinary system of the females and the genitourinary system of males.

The term ________ means any disease of the kidneys.

Is the kidney disease resulting from poorly controlled diabetes mellitus.

Also known as kidney failure, is the inability of one or both of the kidneys to perform their functions.

Is an elevation of the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) caused by a lack of blood flow to each kidney.

Also known as uremic poisoning, is a toxic condition resulting from renal failure in which kidney functions is compromised and urea and other waste products normally secreted in the urine and retained in the blood.

Has sudden onset and is characterized by uremia. It can be fatal if not reversed promptly, this condition can be caused by the kidneys not receiving enough blood to filter due to dehydration or a sudden drop in blood volumen or blood pressure from injury, burns, or a severe infection.

Is the progressive loss of renal function over months or years; this common condition, which can be life-threatening, may result from diabetes mellitus, hypertension, or a family history of kidney disease.

Also known as kidney failure, is the final stage of chronic kidney disease, and this condition is fatal unless the functions of the failed kidneys are replaced by dialysis, or with a successful kidney transplat.

Also known as nephrosis, is a group of conditions in which excessive amounts of protein are lost through the urine; this condition, which is usually caused by damage to the glomeruli, results in abnormally low levels of protein in the blood.

Is the excessive fluid accumulation in body tissue that can be symptomatic of nephrotic syndrome and other kidney disease.

Is the presence of abnormally high concentrations of protein in the urine.

Is the presence of abnormally low concentrations of protein in the blood.

Is a congenital condition in which one kidney is located in an abnormal position or has fused with the other kidney.

Is the dilation (swelling) of one or both kidneys.

Is an inflammation of the kidney or kidneys.

Is a type of nephritis caused by inflammation of the glomeruli that causes red blood cells and proteins to leak into the urine.

Also known as a nephropyosis, is a suppuration of the kidney.

Is a genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous fluid-filled cystic in the kidneys.

Is an acute pain in the kidney area that is caused by blockage during the passage of a nephrolith (kidney stone).

Is the most common form of of kidney cancer in adults. It can caused flank pain and blood in the urine, but is most commonly asyntomatic until the tumor has grown enough to impair kidney function.

Also known as a nephroblastoma, is a rare type of malignant tumor of the kidney that occurs in young children. There is a high cure rate for this condition when trated promply.

The term_____ describes the presence of stones in the kidney.

Is a blockage that prevents the flow of urine in one part of the urinary tract.

Also known as a kidney Stone or renal calculus, is found in the kidney.

Is a stone located anywhere along the uréter.

Is a stone located within the urinary bladder.