5 Questions
What is the meaning of the combining form 'cyst/o'?
Bladder
What does the combining form 'nephr/o' refer to?
Kidney
What is the meaning of 'urethr/o'?
Urethra
What is the meaning of the term 'nephromegaly'?
Enlargement of the kidney
What is the purpose of the suffix '-iasis'?
Referring to an abnormal condition
Study Notes
The Urinary System
- Consists of kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra
- Urethra has distinct functions depending on the sex (gender) of the individual
Functions
- Eliminate waste products from the body
- Maintain homeostasis, or a constant internal environment
- Maintain constant concentrations of salt, water, and acids
Blood Flow in the Kidneys
- Blood enters the kidneys through the renal arteries
- Blood leaves the kidneys through the renal veins
Filtration in the Kidneys
- Blood is filtered in the glomerulus
- Glomerulus is part of the functional unit of the kidney called the nephron
- Nephrons are contained within the renal cortex and renal medulla
Urine Storage and Elimination
- Urine is stored in the bladder until there is enough pressure to cause it to enter the urethra
- Urethra carries urine from the bladder to the outside
Test your knowledge of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Learn about the functions and structures of this vital system in the human body.
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