urinary anatomy & physiology
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Kidney
Cortex
Medulla
Renal columns
Renal pyramids
Renal papilla
Minor calyx
Major calyx
Renal pelvis
Renal artery & vein
Nephron
Ureter
Renal corpuscle
Proximal convoluted tubule
Loop of henle
Distal convoluted tubule
Collecting Duct
Glomerular (Bowman’s) capsule
Capsular space
Glomerulus
Ureters
Urinary bladder
Urinary bladder
Urethra
Rugae
Prostatic urethra
Membranous urethra
Spongy urethra
Ureteral openings
Internal urethral sphincter
External urethral sphincter
Normal pH range of urine
between 4.5 and 8.0
Glucose
Glycosuria and main cause is type 2 diabetes
Bilirubin
a yellowish pigment produced when old red blood cells break down and main cause liver problems (bilirubinuria)
Ketones
ketonuria and main cause is diabetic ketoacidosis
Blood
hematuria and main cause is urinary tract issues
Albumin
albuminuria and main cause is kidney damage
Nitrites
Nitrituria and main cause is UTI
Leukocytes
pyuria and main cause is infections
Ureter
Glomerulus
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