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1
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is the process through which the body maintains a constant internal environment

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homeostasis

2
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is a waste product of muscle metabolism

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creatinine

3
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constantly filter the blood to remove waste products and excess water.

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kidneys

4
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means pertaining to the kidneys

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renal

5
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means behind the peritoneum, which is the membrane that lines the abdominal cavity

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retroperitoneal

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is the outer region of the kidney

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renal cortex

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is the inner region of the kidney, contains urine-collecting tubules

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medulla

8
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is a small tube

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tubule

9
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are the microscopic functional units of each kidney. urine is produced here

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nephrons

10
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is the return to the blood of some of the substances that were removed during filtration

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reabsorption

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is a cluster of capillaries surrounded by a cup-shaped membrane called the Bowman’s capsule and a renal tubule

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glomerulus

12
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blood enters the kidney through this and flows into the nephrons

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renal artery

13
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blood cells leave the kidneys and return to the blood stream through the

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renal vein

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is the funnel-shaped area inside each kidney that is surrounded by the renal cortex and medulla

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renal pelvis

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are two narrow tubes, each about 10 to 12 inches long, which transport urine from the kidney to the bladder

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ureters

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is a series of wave-like contractions, moves urine down each ureter to the bladder

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peristalsis

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urine drains from the ureters into the bladder through this structure in the wall of the urinary bladder

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ureteral orifices

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means opening

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orifice

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is an oval, hollow muscular organ that is a reservoir for urine before it is excreted from the body

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urinary bladder

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is the tube extending from the bladder to the exterior of the body

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urethra

21
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one located at either end of the urethra. muscular rings control the flow of urine from the bladder into the urethra, and out of the urethra through the urethral meatus

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urinary sphincter

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is a ring-like muscle that closes a passageway

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sphincter

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means the external opening of a canal

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meatus

24
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is approximately 1.5 inches long, and the urethral meatus is located between the clitoris and the opening of the vagina

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female urethra

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is approximately 8 inches long, and the urethral meatus is located at the tip of the penis

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male urethra

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is part of the male reproductive system, and surrounds the urethra. sits posteriorly to the bladder

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prostate gland

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also known as voiding or micturition, is the normal process of excreting urine

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urination

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is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the kidneys

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nephrologist

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is a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the urinary system of females and the genitourinary system of males

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urologist

30
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is kidney disease resulting from late-stage diabetes mellitus

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diabetic nephropathy

31
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spasms of pain in the abdomen

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colic

32
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in younger people, the inability to urinary when another person is present is

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bashful bladder syndrome

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is the use of a CAT scan to examine the kidneys

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nephrotomography

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is an artificial passage that allows the blood to flow between the body and the hemodialysis unit

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shunt

35
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which is a sterilized solution made up of water and electrolytes

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dialysate

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are the salts that conduct electricity and are found in the body fluid, tissue, and blood

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electrolytes

37
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provides ongoing dialysis as the patient goes about his or her daily activities

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continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis

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uses a machine to cycle the dialysate fluid during the night while the patient sleeps

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continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis

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is a band of fibers that holds structures together abnormally

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adhesions

40
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is the surgical removal of the entire prostate gland in cases where it is extremely enlarged or when cancer is suspected

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radical prostatectomy

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