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Anatomy of Genitourinary System
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05/06/2013

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Term
the ___ are located between the level of T12 and L3
Definition
kidneys
Term
the ___ kidney is slightly longer and narrower and the ___ kidney is lower because of presence of liver
Definition
left, right
Term
Average intake of the kidneys is __ liters per day, and __ liters of urine produced daily
Definition
2.5
1-2
Term
functions of the kidneys
Definition
Filtration
Reabsorption
Secretion
Term
Outer portion
Soft texture
Reddish brown
Arches over the medullary pyramids
Easily lacerated
Definition
Cortex
Term
Connective areolar tissue, has fatty appearance, encapsulates kidney
Definition
Pararenal fascia
Term
Inner portion
Composed mainly of collecting tubules
Give a striated appearance
Definition
renal medulla
Term
from catabolic metabolism of amino acids
Definition
urea
Term
from the catabolic metabolism of nucleic acids
Definition
uric acid
Term
Abnormal substances excreted by the urinary system include:
Definition
Glucose
Albumin
Blood
Calculi
Term
Ductless endocrine glands
Have no functional relationship with urinary system
Definition
suprarenal/ adrenal glands
Term
the ureters are ___ long
Definition
10-12 inches
Term
The desire for urination occurs when about __ of urine is in the bladder
Definition
250mL
Term
Adult bladder can hold approx. __
Definition
700ml
Term
Triangular area between the orifices of the 2 ureters and the internal urethral orifice
Definition
trigone
Term
3 portions of the male urethra
Definition
Prostatic
Membranous
Spongy
Term
two parts of the ovaries
Definition
A core of vascular tissue called the medulla
An outer portion of glandular tissue called the cortex
Term
Approx. 400,000 present at puberty
Definition
oocytes
Term
less than ___ oocytes will be released from the ovary during the reproductive life of a female
Definition
400-500
Term
3 parts of fallopian tube
Definition
The Isthmus
The Ampulla
The Infundibulum
Term
Divisions of the Uterus
Definition
1)The Fundus
2)The Body
3)The Cervix
Term
three layers of the uterine wall
Definition
Endometrium
Myometrium
Perimetrium
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