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15 Cards in this Set
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Glomerulus
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where filtration occurs
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Glomerular filtration
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Non selective passive process. Filtrate that is formed is essentially plasma without protiens
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Tubular reabsorption
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begins when filtrate enters the prox convoluted tubule, H2O, Glucose, Amino acids & ions transported out of the filtrate and into the blood
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Tubular Secretion
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Reabsorbtion in reverse; H+, K+, Creatinine and drugs are removed from the peritubular blood and secreted by the tubule cells into filtrate
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Components of Urine
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Nitrogenous waste
Uric Acid Creatinine Urea |
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Micturition
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Voiding
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Bulbourethral glands
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tiny pea sized glands inferior to the prostate gland, produces thick clear mucus that drains into penile urethrea
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Prostate gland
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size of chestnut, secretes milky fluid tht plays a role in activating sperm
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Seminal Vesicle
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located at base of bladder, produce aprox 60% of fluid vol of semen
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Ductus Deferens/Vas Deferens
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Runs upward from the epididymis thru the inguinal canal into pelvic cavity
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Epididymis
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highly coiled tube, first part of the male duct system, provides temp storage site for immature sperm
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Meiosis
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special type of nuclear division that occurs in the gonads
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Bartholin's Glands
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Female glands located in the folds of the labia minora, have ducts close to vaginal opening, lubricate
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Oogenosis
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Female egg production
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Ovarian Cycle
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1.Follicular Phase- 1-5 days menstrual phase
2.Proliferative Phase/ Ovulatory Phase 6-14 Luteal Phase 15-28 days |
