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ST-104 Week 2
Urinary System
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01/15/2009

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Term
Renal Pelvis
Definition
Central Collecting region in the kidney
Term
Catheter
Definition
Tube for injecting or removing fluids
Term
Kidney
Definition
bean-shaped organ behind the abdominal cavity on either side of the backbone in the lumbar region
Term
Creatinine
Definition
waster product of muscle metabolism
Term
Glomerulus
Definition
group of capillaries in the cortex of kidney
Term
Electrolyte
Definition
chemical that carries an electrical charge in a solution
Term
Potassium
Definition
salt secreted from the blood stream into the renal tubules
Term
Nephr/o
Definition
kidney
Term
Renal Tubules
Definition
kidney site of urine formation; water, sugar, salt reabsorption
Term
Trigone
Definition
triangular area of the bladder where ureter enters and urethra exits
Term
Urethra
Definition
Tube leading from the bladder to the outside of the body
Term
Calyx
Definition
Cup-like collection region of the renal pelvis
Term
Bowmans Capsule
Definition
surrounds each glomerulus
Term
Ureter
Definition
tube leading from each kidney to the bladder
Term
Urea
Definition
nitrogenous waste product excreted in urine
Term
Micturition
Definition
urination, the act of voiding
Term
Renin
Definition
hormone synthesized, store, and secreted by the kidney which raises blood pressure
Term
Hilum
Definition
depression where blood vessels and nerves enter and exit
Term
Cyst/o
Definition
urinary bladder
Term
Medulla
Definition
inner region
Term
Cortex
Definition
outer region
Term
Filtration
Definition
process whereby some substances pass through a filter or other material
Term
Pyel/o
Definition
renal pelvis
Term
Uric Acid
Definition
nitrogenous waste excreted in the urine
Term
Meatus
Definition
opening or canal
Term
Specific Gravity
Definition
amounts of wastes, mineral and solids in the urine
Term
ADH
Definition
antidiuretic hormone
Term
ARF
Definition
acute renal failure
Term
Lith/o
Definition
stone
Term
ESRD
Definition
end-stage renal disease
Term
KUB
Definition
no contrast material x-ray which demonstrates the size and location of kidneys
Term
Pyelonephritis
Definition
inflammation of the renal pelvis and the medulla
Term
IC
Definition
interstitial cystitis
Term
Noct/i
Definition
night
Term
HD
Definition
hemodialysis
Term
CRF
Definition
chronic renal failure
Term
Cystoscopy
Definition
visual examination of the urinary bladder
Term
Glomeralonephritis
Definition
inflammation of the kidney glomerulus (brights disease)
Term
Polycystic Kidneys
Definition
multiple fluid filled sacs within and upon the kidney
Term
BUN
Definition
blood urea nitrogen
Term
Urethr/o
Definition
urethra
Term
VCUG
Definition
voiding cystourethrogram
Term
PKU
Definition
Phenylketonuria
Term
Ureter/o
Definition
ureter
Term
CAPD
Definition
continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
Term
PD
Definition
peritoneal dialysis
Term
IVP
Definition
examination whereby contrast material is injected into a vein and travels to the kidney
Term
-tripsy
Definition
to crush
Term
ESWL
Definition
extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
Term
Vesic/o
Definition
urinary bladder
Term
Calculus
Definition
An abnormal concentration usually composed of mineral salts; commonly called a stone
Term
Calyx
Definition
A cup-like division of the renal pelvis
Term
Urethral Catheterization
Definition
Insertion of a tube through the urethra into the urinary bladder to evacuate urine
Term
Nephrology
Definition
The science dealing with the structure and function of the kidney
Term
Nephron
Definition
The structural and functional unit of the kidney
Term
Papilla
Definition
A small, nipple-like protuberance
Term
Renal
Definition
Pertaining to the kidney
Term
Trigone
Definition
A triangular area, especially that area at the base of the bladder
Term
Urology
Definition
Branch of medicine concerning the urinary tract in both sex and genital tract in the male.
Term
(Functions of the Urinary System)
Filters the _____ by removing various toxins, metabolic waste products, and some water
Definition
blood
Term
(Functions of the Urinary System)
Manufactures and excretes _____
Definition
Urine
Term
(Functions of the Urinary System)
Assists in regulation of water, ______, and acid-base balance of the body.
Definition
Electrolytes
Term
(Functions of the Urinary System)
Influences blood _____
Definition
pressure
Term
What are the organs of the Urinary System?
Definition
Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder, Urethra
Term
(Size, Shape, Locations of Kidneys)
Are (the size of, the shape of) lima beans.
Definition
the shape of
Term
(Size, Shape, Locations of Kidneys)
Measure 2.5 inches by (4.5, 7.5) inches.
Definition
4.5
Term
(Size, Shape, Locations of Kidneys)
Lies on either side of the vertebral column next to the posterior abdominal wall, near the level of the (fifth, twelfth) thoracic vertabra
Definition
twelfth
Term
(Size, Shape, Locations of Kidneys)
Lie (in front, behind) the peritoneum.
Definition
behind (retroperitoneal)
Term
(Size, Shape, Locations of Kidneys)
Left kidney is usually slightly (smaller, larger) than the right kidney.
Definition
larger
Term
(Size, Shape, Locations of Kidneys)
The right kidney is a little lower than the left, because of the large space occupied by the (liver, heart)
Definition
liver
Term
(Structures of the Kidney)(External)
_____ - A mass of fatty tissue in which each kidney and its vessels are embedded
Definition
Adipose Capsule
Term
(Structures of the Kidney)(External)
_____ - A sheath of fibrous tissue which surrounds the kidney and the adipose capsule.
Definition
Renal Fascia
Term
(Structures of the Kidney)(External)
_____ - A depression on the medial or inner border where the arteries, veins, lymphatic vessels, nerves, ureter, and pelvis enter and leave the kidney.
Definition
Hilum
Term
(Structures of the Kidney)(Internal)
_____ - Outer portion that contains secreting portion of the kidney
Definition
Cortex
Term
(Structures of the Kidney)(Internal)
_____ - Middle portion containing renal pyramids which filter waste substances
Definition
Medulla
Term
(Structures of the Kidney)(Internal)
______ - Inner portion which is small sac or basin-like cavity, having smaller cup-like cavities into which the urine is collected before it is sent into the ureters.
Definition
Renal Pelvis
Term
(Structures of the Kidney)(Micro)
The _____ is the physiological unit of the kidney.
Definition
Nephron
Term
(Y or N, Functions of the Kidney)
Secrete Urine
Definition
Y
Term
(Y or N, Functions of the Kidney)
Regulate the concentration of the various salts circulating in the blood.
Definition
Y
Term
(Y or N, Functions of the Kidney)
Excrete urine
Definition
Y
Term
(Y or N, Functions of the Kidney)
Influence blood pressure
Definition
Y
Term
(Y or N, Functions of the Kidney)
Regulate electrolyte and acid base balance
Definition
Y
Term
(Y or N, Functions of the Kidney)
Regulates osmotic pressure of extracellular fluid
Definition
Y
Term
(Y or N, Functions of the Kidney)
Extracts foreign substances and waste.
Definition
Y
Term
(T or F, Formation of calculi in kidneys)
Calculi may occur in the kidneys, but never in any other part of the urinary tract
Definition
False, Calculi may occur in the kidneys, or any other part of the urinary tract
Term
(T or F, Formation of calculi in kidneys)
Calculi are usually translucent and do not show up on X-ray
Definition
False, Calculi are usually radiopaque an show up on X-ray
Term
(T or F, Formation of calculi in kidneys)
Calculi are usually formed by an excessive amount of mineral salts or a decrease in the amount of water.
Definition
True
Term
(Kidney Blood and Nerve Supply)
Blood supply of the kidneys is from the right and left _____ arteries and veins.
Definition
Renal
Term
(Kidney Blood and Nerve Supply)
Nerve supply for the kidneys is derived from the _____, which is formed by branches from the celiac plexus, the aortic plexus, and from the lesser and lowest splanchnic nerves
Definition
Renal Plexus
Term
(Functions and Characteristics of Ureters)Are two tubes about 10-12 inches long (27 cm.) and (1/4, 2) inches in diameter.
Definition
1/4
Term
(Functions and Characteristics of Ureters)
Lie (retroperitoneally, suprarenally)
Definition
retroperitoneally
Term
(Functions and Characteristics of Ureters)
Extends from (kidneys to urinary bladder, urinary bladder to urinary meatus)
Definition
kidneys to urinary bladder
Term
(Functions and Characteristics of Ureters)
Commence as a number of cup-like tubes called calyces in the (urinary bladder, renal pelvis)
Definition
renal pelvis
Term
(Functions and Characteristics of Ureters)
End in the posterior floor of the (urinary meatus, urinary bladder)
Definition
Urinary bladder
Term
(Functions and Characteristics of Ureters)
Have three layers - inner lining of mucous membrane, middle layer of smooth muscles, and outer wall of (adipose, fibrous) coat.
Definition
fibrous
Term
(Functions and Characteristics of Ureters)
Carry (blood, urine) through peristaltic waves of its muscular layer
Definition
urine
Term
(Charac. functions of Urinary Bladder)
Is a hollow (adipose, muscular) membranous, collapsible sac or bag
Definition
muscular
Term
(Charac. functions of Urinary Bladder)
Is located in pelvis directly behind the (rectum, symphysis pubis) and in front of the sigmoid colon
Definition
symphysis pubis
Term
(Charac. functions of Urinary Bladder)
Is held in position by (an abdominal, a peritoneal) fold and fascia
Definition
a peritoneal
Term
(Charac. functions of Urinary Bladder)
Is protected by the (symphysis pubis, os coxae)
Definition
symphysis pubis
Term
(Charac. functions of Urinary Bladder)
Has (rugae, cilia)
Definition
rugae
Term
(Charac. functions of Urinary Bladder)
Average capacity is (300 cc. to 500 cc., 600 cc. to 1000 cc.)
Definition
300 cc. to 500 cc.
Term
(Charac. functions of Urinary Bladder)
The triangular are on the floor of the bladder is called the (triad, trigone) area
Definition
trigone
Term
(Charac. functions of Urinary Bladder)
Acts as a reservoir for (musuc, urine)
Definition
urine
Term
(Male or Female Urethra)
Is divided into three divisions - prostatic, membranous, and cavernous
Definition
Male
Term
(Male or Female Urethra)
Acts as a passageway for urine and seminal fluid
Definition
Male
Term
(Male or Female Urethra)
Is a straight tube
Definition
Female
Term
(Male or Female Urethra)
Is a modified S-shaped tube
Definition
Male
Term
(Male or Female Urethra)
The Skene's gland open into the urethra at its termination to secrete lubricating fluid
Definition
Female
Term
(Male or Female Urethra)
Is about 8 to 10 inches in length
Definition
Male
Term
(Male or Female Urethra)
Is about 1.5 to .25 inch in diameter
Definition
Female
Term
(Characteristics of Urine)
Urine is a (mucosal, watery) solution of the waste products of metabolism.
Definition
watery
Term
(Characteristics of Urine)
Is an amber or straw-colored (cloudy, clear) liquid.
Definition
clear
Term
(Characteristics of Urine)
Is slightly (alkaline, acidic) with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5
Definition
acidic
Term
(Characteristics of Urine)
Normal specific gravity is 1.015 to 1.025 which is a little heavier than (blood, water)
Definition
water
Term
(Characteristics of Urine)
Quantity excreted is dependent upon amount of water lost by evaporation through respiratory and cutaneous surfaces and upon (amount of food eaten, amount of fluid taken in)
Definition
amount of fluid taken in
Term
(Characteristics of Urine)
Avergae quantity excreted in 24 hours is (400 cc, 1000 cc) to 1800 cc
Definition
1000 cc
Term
(Characteristics of Urine)
Has characteristic odor of (apples, ammonia)
Definition
ammonia
Term
(Normal IO, Normal O, or Abnormal)
Acetone
Definition
Abnormal
Term
(Normal IO, Normal O, or Abnormal)
Sodium Chloride
Definition
Normal IO
Term
(Normal IO, Normal O, or Abnormal)
Hormones
Definition
Normal O
Term
(Normal IO, Normal O, or Abnormal)
Uric Acid
Definition
Normal O
Term
(Normal IO, Normal O, or Abnormal)
Pus Cells
Definition
Abnormal
Term
(Normal IO, Normal O, or Abnormal)
Water
Definition
Normal
Term
(Normal IO, Normal O, or Abnormal)
Blood
Definition
Abnormal
Term
(Normal IO, Normal O, or Abnormal)
Albumin
Definition
Abnormal
Term
(Normal IO, Normal O, or Abnormal)
Urea
Definition
Normal O
Term
(Normal IO, Normal O, or Abnormal)
Glucose
Definition
Abnormal
Term
(Normal IO, Normal O, or Abnormal)
Calcium
Definition
Normal IO
Term
(Normal IO, Normal O, or Abnormal)
Ammonia
Definition
Normal O
Term
(Normal IO, Normal O, or Abnormal)
Potassium
Definition
Normal IO
Term
(Normal IO, Normal O, or Abnormal)
Creatinin
Definition
Normal
Term
(Normal IO, Normal O, or Abnormal)
Sulfate Phosphates
Definition
Normal IO
Term
(Normal IO, Normal O, or Abnormal)
Magnesium
Definition
Normal IO
Term
(Process of Expelling Urine)
Is called urination, voiding, or (micturition, picturition)
Definition
micturation
Term
(Process of Expelling Urine)
For the average individual when there is (200, 750) cc of urine in the bladder, the pressure on the bladder walls creates an impulse to urinate.
Definition
200 cc
Term
(Process of Expelling Urine)
In the (infant, adult) the act of voiding, although dependent on involuntary reflexes, is partly under voluntary control.
Definition
adult
Term
(Process of Expelling Urine)
Urination is accomplished by (relaxation, contraction) of the bladder walls, and (relaxation, contraction) of the sphincter muscles at the junction of the urinary bladder and the urethra.
Definition
contraction, relaxation
Term
(Process of Expelling Urine)
(Voluntary, Involuntary) urination is called incontinence
Definition
involuntary
Term
(Process of Expelling Urine)
(Retention, Suppression) of urine is the inability to void because the kidneys are not secreting any urine and the bladder is empty.
Definition
Suppression
Term
Water constitutes what percentage of urine.
Definition
95%
Term
What motor nerves control circulation of blood in the kidney
Definition
the Vaso Motor Nerves
Term
What are the three openings to the bladder?
Definition
Right Ureter, Left Ureter, and the Urethra.
Term
The renal arteries branch off of what?
Definition
Abdominal Aorta
Term
The Renals Veins dump into what?
Definition
Inferior Vena Cava
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