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Bowman’s Capsule
The portion of the nephron that receives the glomerular filtrate
Cortex
The outer layer or portion of an organ
Distal Convulated Tubule
The portion of a renal tubule that empties into the collecting tubule
Diuresis
output of an abnormally large urine volume
Glomerular Filtrate
The fluid that passes from the blood into the nephron and from which urine is formed
Glomerulus (pl. glomeruli)
A small bundle of capillaries that is the filtering portion of the nephron.
Loop of Henle
he U-shaped portion of the renal tubule between its proximal and distal portions.
Medulla
The inner or central portion of an organ.
Nephron
The structural and functional unit of the kidney.
Proximal Convoluted Tubule
The portion of a renal tubule that collects the filtrate from Bowman’s capsule.
Pyelitis
Inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis
Renal Pelvis
The cavity in the kidney that receives urine from the renal tubules and the site where the ureter enters the kidney
Renal Threshold
The blood concentration above which a substance not normally excreted by the kidneys appears in urine.
Tubular Necrosis
Death of the tissue comprising the renal tubules.
Anuria
Complete failure of kidney function and suppression of urine production; absence of urine production.
Clean-Catch Urine
A midstream urine sample collected after the urethral opening and surrounding tissues have been cleansed
Midstream Urine
A urine sample collected in the middle of voiding.
Nocturia
Excessive urination at night.
Oliguria
Decreased production of urine.
Pyelonephritis
Inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis.