Urinary System
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anuria
absence of urine
dialysis
passing blood through a semipermeable membrane to remove wastes
diuretic
drug that increases urinary output
dysuria
painful urination
glycosuria
glucose in the urine
hematuria
blood in the urine
micturate
to urinate
nocturia
frequent urination at night
oliguria
small amount of urine output
polyuria
excessive urination
uremia
presence of urea and waste products in the blood
nephron
functional unit of the kidney
What is the purpose of reabsorption
To maintain homeostasis
Stress incontinence
urine leaks with Valsalva maneuver
Kidney biopsy
a small needed is guided by imaging to remove a tiny piece of kidney tissue through the skin to check for diseases, infections, or transplant issues
What is the main cause for glomerulonephritis
autoimmune diseases
What parts of the nephron are used in filtration?
Glomerulus, Bowman’s Capsule, renal artery
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