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14 Cards in this Set
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Kidneys
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Renal Cortex
Renal Medulla Renal Pyramids Renal Columns Renal papillae Renal Pelvis Renal Calyces |
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Bowmans Capsule
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cup shaped to of nephron in the kidney
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Glomerulus
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Network of blood capillaries surrounded by bowmans capsule
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Cortical Nephrons
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85% of total. located in renal cortex
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Juxtamedullary Nephron
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have important role in concentration urine located near junction between the cortex and medullary layers
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Functions of the Kidneys
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Excrete toxins and nitrogenous wastes
regulate chemical levels Maintain water balance Regulate BP &Volume Regulate red blood cell production through (Erythropoietin) EPO |
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Enuresis
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Involuntary urination as a young child
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Urinary Retention
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Urine is produced but not voided
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Urinary Suppression
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No urine is produced
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Urge Incontinence
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Smooth muscle over activity in bladder wall
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Stress Incontinence
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Associated with weakened pelvic floor muscles
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Overflow Incontinence
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Urinary Retention and over distended bladder
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Reflex Incontinence
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in absence of any sensory warning or awareness. Common following a stroke or spinal cord injury
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Nocturnal Enuresis
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Bedwetting
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