4.1.1: Hello Kidney (HBS)

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Urinary System

The organs of the urinary tract comprising the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra.

<p>The organs of the urinary tract comprising the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra.</p>
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Urine

Waste material that is secreted by the kidney, is rich in end products (as urea, uric acid, and creatinine) of protein metabolism together with salts and pigments, and forms a clear amber and usually slightly acid fluid.

<p>Waste material that is secreted by the kidney, is rich in end products (as urea, uric acid, and creatinine) of protein metabolism together with salts and pigments, and forms a clear amber and usually slightly acid fluid.</p>
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Kidney

An organ that removes urea, excess water, and other waste products from the blood and passes them to the ureter.

<p>An organ that removes urea, excess water, and other waste products from the blood and passes them to the ureter.</p>
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Ureter

Tube that carries urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.

<p>Tube that carries urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.</p>
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Urinary Bladder

A hollow, muscular sac that holds and stores urine.

<p>A hollow, muscular sac that holds and stores urine.</p>
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Urethra

A tube that releases urine from the body near the vagina in females or through the penis in males; also serves in males as the exit tube for the reproductive system.

<p>A tube that releases urine from the body near the vagina in females or through the penis in males; also serves in males as the exit tube for the reproductive system.</p>
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Urology

The branch of medicine that focuses on monitoring the health of the urinary system.

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Urologists

Are medical doctors who diagnose and treat conditions related to the urinary system, such as urinary tract infections and kidney stones.

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Renal Vein

A vein carrying filtered blood from the kidney to the inferior vena cava.

<p>A vein carrying filtered blood from the kidney to the inferior vena cava.</p>
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Inferior Vena Cava

Receives blood from lower limbs and abdominal organs and empties into the posterior part of the right atrium of the heart.

<p>Receives blood from lower limbs and abdominal organs and empties into the posterior part of the right atrium of the heart.</p>
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Abdominal Aorta

Lower descending aorta, delivers blood to lower limbs and abdominal organs.

<p>Lower descending aorta, delivers blood to lower limbs and abdominal organs.</p>
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Renal Artery

An artery that carries unfiltered blood to the kidney.

<p>An artery that carries unfiltered blood to the kidney.</p>
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Transitional Epithelium

Function: Stretches readily and permits distension of urinary organ by contained urine.

Location: lines the ureters, urinary bladder, and part of the urethra.

<p>Function: Stretches readily and permits distension of urinary organ by contained urine.</p><p>Location: lines the ureters, urinary bladder, and part of the urethra.</p>
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Renal Capsule

The connective tissue covering of the external surface of the kidney.

<p>The connective tissue covering of the external surface of the kidney.</p>
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Renal Cortex

Outer region of the kidney.

<p>Outer region of the kidney.</p>
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Renal Column

Inward extensions of the cortex tissue separating the renal pyramids.

<p>Inward extensions of the cortex tissue separating the renal pyramids.</p>
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Renal Medulla

Inner region of the kidney.

<p>Inner region of the kidney.</p>
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Renal (Medullary) Pyramid

Triangular, cone shaped divisions within the renal medulla.

<p>Triangular, cone shaped divisions within the renal medulla.</p>
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Renal Papilla

Narrow, innermost end of a renal (medullary) pyramid.

<p>Narrow, innermost end of a renal (medullary) pyramid.</p>
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Minor Calyx

Cup that nestles the papilla of each pyramid; collects urine.

<p>Cup that nestles the papilla of each pyramid; collects urine.</p>
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Major Calyx

The cavity formed by the convergence of several minor calyces, which drain urine from the minor calyxes into the renal pelvis.

<p>The cavity formed by the convergence of several minor calyces, which drain urine from the minor calyxes into the renal pelvis.</p>
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Renal Pelvis

Funnel-shaped reservoir that collects the urine and passes it to the ureter.

<p>Funnel-shaped reservoir that collects the urine and passes it to the ureter.</p>
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Ureter

Tube that carries urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.

<p>Tube that carries urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.</p>