Basic Functions of the Urinary Tract System

These flashcards cover the basic functions of the urinary tract system, including the roles of excretion, regulation, elimination, and the structure and function of the kidneys and nephrons.

Excretion is the removal of __ from body fluids.

organic waste products

Regulation maintains __ in the value and dilute concentration of plasma.

homeostasis

Elimination is the discharge of __ into the environment.

waste products

The kidneys are paired retroperitoneal organs surrounded by __, perinephric fat, and renal fascia.

fibrous capsule

The kidneys receive 20 to 25% of total cardiac output, which is __ of blood through each kidney each minute.

1,200 milliliters

The nephron is the functional unit of the kidney and consists of a renal __ and a renal tubule.

corpuscle

The renal corpuscle is the site where __ of plasma occurs.

filtration

The renal corpuscle consists of __ capsule and glomerulus.

glomerular

Blood pressure pushes fluid out of the __ into capsular space.

glomerulus