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12 Cards in this Set
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"Nephr refers to the (blank).
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kidneys
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Cyst refers to the (blank).
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bladder
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Uria has to do with condition/presence of substances in (blank).
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urine
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The two tubes made of smooth muscle tath connect kidneys to the bladder are called (blank).
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Ureters
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The tube which urine is passes frrom the body is called the (blank).
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Urethra
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The smallest functional unit of the kidneys is called the (blank).
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nephron
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In males, this gland surrounds the neck of the bladder and urethra and produces seminal fluids.
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Prostate
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What are the primary functions of the kidneys?
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Excretes hydrogen ions or bicarbonate as needed to help regulate acid base balance.
Regulates electrolyte concentrations. Eliminate filtered waste products such as toxic substances and metabolic wastes (urea). Help maintain salt/water balance. Regulate BP by sectetes renin which activates the renin-angiotensin system. Hormone secretion: Erythropoietin which stimulates bone marrow RBC production and activates vitamin D which regulates calcium and p[hosphorus levels. |
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What is "RAS" or "RAAS"?
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The renin-angiotensin system (RAS) or the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) is a hormone system that regulates blood pressure and water (fluid) balance.
When blood volume is low, the kidneys secrete renin. Renin stimulates the production of angiotensin. Angiotensin causes blood vessels to constrict resulting in increased blood pressure. Angiotensin also stimulates the secretion of the hormone aldosterone from the adrenal cortex. Aldosterone causes the tubules of the kidneys to increase the reabsorption of sodium and water. This increases the volume of fluid in the body, which also increases blood pressure. |
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S/S of kidney infection are:
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Chills, fever, dull aching flank pain, decreased urine output, dysuria.
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S/S of Bladder infections (cystitis):
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Freqency of urination, burning when urinating, possible fever, lower abd. pain, hematuria, strong/foul-smelling or cloudy urine.
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S/S testicular torsion:
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Sudden onset of constant or intermittent excruciating pain, felt in either lower quadrant or the testis.
Treatment: O2, IV, nitronox, rapid txp. |
