NURS 106 Anatomy & Physiology PDF, Unit 11

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This document is a study guide on the urinary system, covering the anatomy, physiology, and functions of the kidneys, nephrons, and urine formation. It includes an overview of the urinary system's components. The document also outlines the regulatory mechanisms and important considerations related to kidney function.

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**NURS 106 : Anatomy & Physiology** *Unit 11* *Lesson 1* ========== - - - - - **[Overview of Urinary System ]** - - - - - - - - - - **[The Kidneys - External Anatomy]** - - - - - - - - - **[The Kidneys - Internal Anatomy]** - - - - - - - - **[The Kidneys - Internal Anatomy (Blood Flow)]** - - - - **[The Nephron ]** - - - - - - - **[Renal Corpuscle & Glomerulus ]** - - - - - - - - **[Renal Tubule ]** - - - - - **[Internal Anatomy → The Juxtaglomerular Complex (JGC)]** - - - - - - **[Internal Anatomy → Collecting System ]** - - - - **[Formation of Urine ]** - 1. - - - 2. - - 3. - **[Glomerular Filtration ]** - - - - - - - **[Regulation of GFR]** 1. 2. - - - 3. - **[Tubular Reabsorption ]** - - - - - - - **[Tubular Secretions ]** - - - - - - - - - - - - - - **[Regulating Urine Volume & Concentration ]** - - - - - - **[Composition of Urine ]** - - - - - - **[Nursing Consideration : Monitoring Kidney Function ]** - 1. - 2. - - - - - **[Excretion of Urine ]** - - **[Ureters ]** - - - - **[Urinary Bladder ]** - - - - - - - - **[Urethra ]** - - - - - - **[Regulation of Unirnation ]** - - - - - - - - - **[Age Related Changes ]** - - - - - - - - - **[Review of Waste Excretion ]** - - - - -