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17 Cards in this Set
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Ureamia
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nitrogenous waste in urine. Can lead to death; s/s dyspnea, vomitting, nausea
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ADH (Anti Diuretic Hormone)
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located in the pituitary posterior lobe. Controls urine output and maintains water content of blood.
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Capicity of bladder
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500cc or 500ml (same)
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nephrone
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anatomical and functional unit of kidney. 1 million nephrones in each kidney=2 million total.
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urine output
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1500 ml/per day
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3 steps of urine formation:
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i. filtration (180 liters)
ii.reabsorbtion(99% is absorbed) iii. secreation |
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Pyelonephritis
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inflammation of kidney tissue & pelvis
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incontinence
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condition of damaged nerves that controls urinary bladder.
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dialysis
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rid of harmful waste; purify blood process
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stones formed in kidney
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kidney stones or renal calculi
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glomerulnephritis
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inflammtion of glomerulus
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chronic renal failure
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loss of function of kidney or glomerus.
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hydronephrosis
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condition caused by pressure on urther.
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fistula
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opening between artery & vein.
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bacteriauria
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bacteria in urine.
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nephroplexy
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surgical fixation of kidney/
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urethrastenosis
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narrowing of the urethra.
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