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What is the medical term for the tube through which urine leaves the body?
Urethra
Define 'Calyx' in relation to the urinary system.
Calyx
Explain the significance of the term 'Glomerulus' in the context of the kidneys.
Glomerulus
What is the function of the 'Ureter' in the urinary system?
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Differentiate between 'Renal Pelvis' and 'Glomerulus' in terms of their roles in the urinary system.
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Study Notes
Root Words and Meanings
- Root "Ren" or "Nephro" refers to the kidney
- Root "Glomerul" refers to the glomerulus, a part of the kidney
- Root "Pyle" refers to the renal pelvis, a part of the kidney
- Root "Cali" refers to the calyx, a part of the kidney
- Root "Ur" or "Urin" refers to urine or the urinary tract
- Root "Ureter" refers to the ureter, a tube that connects the kidney to the urinary bladder
- Root "Cyst" or "Vesic" refers to the urinary bladder
- Root "Urethr" refers to the urethra, the tube through which urine leaves the body
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Test your knowledge on medical terms related to the urinary system such as renal, glomerulus, urinary bladder, and urethra.
