Chapter 15/The Urinary System - Anatomical Terms
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Kidneys | "Two structures located on each side of the Lumbar Region that filter blood and secrete impurities, forming Urine" |
| Cortex | "Outer part of the Kidney" |
| Hilum | "Indented opening in the Kidney where vessels enter and leave" |
| Medulla | "Inner part of the Kidney" |
| Calyces | "System of ducts carrying urine from the Nephrons to the Renal Pelvis" |
| Nephron | "Microscopic functional units of the Kidney, comprised of Kidney ells and capillaries, each capable of forming Urine" |
| Glomerulus | "Little ball-shaped cluster of capillaries located at the top of each Nephron" |
| Bowman's Capsule | "Top part of the Nephron that encloses the Glomerulus" |
| Renal Tubule | "Stem portion of the Nephron" |
| Ureter | "Tube that carries Urine from the Kidney to the Bladder" |
| Renal Pelvis | "Basin-like portion of the Ureter within the Kidney" |
| Ureteropelvic Junction | "Point of connection between the Renal Pelvis and Ureter" |
| Urinary Bladder | "Sac that holds the Urine" |
| Urethra | "Single canal that carries Urine to the outside of the body" |
| Urethral Meatus | "Opening in the Urethra to the outside of the body" |
| Urine | "Fluid produced by the Kidneys containing water and waster products" |
| Urea | "Waste product formed in the Liver, filtered out of the Blood by the Kidneys, and excreted in Urine" |
| Creatinine | "Waste product of muscle metabolism filtered out of the Blood by the Kidneys and excreted in Urine" |
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