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Urine and Urinalysis
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Veterinary Medicine
Undergraduate 1
01/19/2012

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Term
Name the macroscopic structures of the urinary system.
Definition
Renal Artery, 2 Kidneys, 2 Ureters, Bladder, and Urethra.
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What is the functional unit of the kidney?
Definition
the nephron
Term
What are the two main parts of the nephron?
Definition
Glomerulus and Tubules
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Describe the Bowman's Capsule..
Definition
Outter surrounding membrane of the glomerulus
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Describe the Bowman's Space..
Definition
the area between Bowman's Capsule and the glomerulus.
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What is the function of the Afferent Arteriole and Efferent Arteriole?
Definition
Afferent brings blood into the glomerulus, and Efferent carries blood out.
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Name each section of the Nephron..
Definition
Glomerulus, Proximal convoluted tubule, descending limb, Loop of Henle, Ascending limb, Distal convoluted tubule, and collecting duct.
Term
Atonic bladder
Definition
Bladder without function - caused by stretching beyond capacity.
Term
Glucoseuria
Definition
glucose in urine - caused by diabetes or if sample is taken after animal has recently eaten.
Term
Urine Scald
Definition
chemical burns on skin by highly concentrated urine
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PCV
Definition
Pact Cell Volume
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TP
Definition
Total Protein
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Urine Sample collection methods
Definition
Natural voiding, catheterization, manual compression, and Cystocentesis.
Term
Pre-prandial
Definition
diet effecting urine sample
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Quantitation Measurements
Definition
collecting urine samples over a 24 hour period
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Polyuria
Definition
increase in urination
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Oliguria
Definition
decrease in urination
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Anuria
Definition
complete lack of urination
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4 Main points of a physical urine exam
Definition
color, clarity, specific gravity, and pH
Term
5% Acetic Acid
Definition
vinegar
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pH is a measure of what?
Definition
hydrogen ion concentration
Term
Specific gravity measures what?
Definition
the kidneys ability to concentrate urine.
Term
What animals have acidic or alkaline urine?
Definition
carnivores and omnivores have acidic, herbivores have alkaline.
Term
Qualitative results
Definition
positive or negative
Term
Quantitative results
Definition
how much of what is present
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Semi-Quantitative
Definition
presence but not volume, compares to other samples. (+1, +2, +3)
Term
Is protein in urine normal to find?
Definition
NO, any protein in a urine sample is abnormal.
Term
Pyuria
Definition
pus in urine or WBC
Term
Gluconeogenisis
Definition
creation of new glucose
Term
What components make energy in the body
Definition
fats, carbohydrates, and proteins
Term
Hematuria
Definition
non-hemolized blood cells in urine
Term
Hemoglobinuria
Definition
Free hemoglobin in blood stream and found in urine.
Term
Two most common crystals found in what type of urine.
Definition
Struvite (triple phosphate) found in alkaline urine, or Calcium Oxylate found in acidic urine.
Term
Where would you find Bilirubin?
Definition
In bile
Term
What is the function of bile?
Definition
it is a chemical emulifier; it assists in the breakdown of food in digestion.
Term
Hemolytic Disease
Definition
a disease that breaks RBC
Term
What compounds make up electrolytes?
Definition
Sodium, Potassium, and Chloride
Term
Leukocytes or WBC are also called... in urine.
Definition
Pus cells
Term
What type of epithelial cells can be found in urinalysis
Definition
squamous, transitional, and renal
Term
Dioctophyma renale
Definition
giant kidney worm
Term
How are kidney worms transmitted?
Definition
ingestion of infected crayfish.
Term
What are CASTS?
Definition
Hyaline formations of the lumen of the kidney tubules.
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