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What is the medical term for the tube through which urine leaves the body?
What is the medical term for the tube through which urine leaves the body?
Urethra
Define 'Calyx' in relation to the urinary system.
Define 'Calyx' in relation to the urinary system.
Calyx
Explain the significance of the term 'Glomerulus' in the context of the kidneys.
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?
What is the function of the 'Ureter' in the urinary system?
Differentiate between 'Renal Pelvis' and 'Glomerulus' in terms of their roles in the urinary system.
Differentiate between 'Renal Pelvis' and 'Glomerulus' in terms of their roles in the urinary system.
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Urethra
Urethra
The tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.
Calyx
Calyx
A small cup-like structure in the kidney that collects urine from the nephrons.
Glomerulus
Glomerulus
A network of tiny blood vessels within the nephron where filtration of blood occurs.
Ureter
Ureter
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Renal Pelvis
Renal Pelvis
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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.
