A&P 253: Respiratory & Urinary Functions

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produced urine

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renal corpuscle

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produced filtrate

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kidney

produced urine

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renal corpuscle

produced filtrate

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proximal convoluted tubule

reabsorbs water

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nephron loop

reabsorption of sodium ions

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distal convoluted tubule

reabsorption of ions

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collecting duct

secretion of potassium ions

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minor calyx

collects urine from renal papilla

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major calyx

collects urine from minor calyx

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renal pelvis

carried urine to ureter

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ureter

carries urine to bladder

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urinary bladder

temporarily stores urine

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paranasal sinuses

produces mucus

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nasal cavity

warms inhaled air

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nostrils

inhalation of air

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nasal conchae

stirs up inhaled air

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tonsils

filters pathogens

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opening of auditory tube

equalizes air pressure

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larynx

protects the glottis

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epiglottis

prevents food from entering airway

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vocal folds

vibrate to produce sound

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trachea

carries air between larynx and bronchi

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tracheal rings

prevent collapse during inhalation

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primary bronchi

carries air from trachea

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lungs

breathing

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diaphragm

aids in breathing