Ch. 11: Urinary System

Front 1

Electrolyte

Back 1

Mineral salt (Na, K, or Ca) that carries an electrical charge when in solution

Front 2

Filtrate

Back 2

Fluid that passes from the blood via the capillary walls of the glomeruli into Bowman capsule

Front 3

Nitrogenous waste

Back 3

Product of protein metabolism that include urea, uric acid, creatine, creatinine, & ammonia

Front 4

Peristaltic wave

Back 4

Sequence of rhythmic contraction of smooth muscles of a hollow organ to force material forward & prevent backflow

Front 5

Peritoneum

Back 5

Serous membrane that lines abdominopelvic cavity & covers most of the organs w/in the cavity

Front 6

pH

Back 6

Symbol that expresses the alkalinity or acidity of a solution

Front 7

Plasma

Back 7

Liquid portion of blood that is filtered by the nephrons to remove dissolved wastes

Front 8

Albuminoid

Back 8

Resembling albumin

Front 9

Azotemia

Back 9

Nitrogenous compounds in the blood

Front 10

Bacteriuria

Back 10

Bacteria in the urine

Front 11

Cystoscope

Back 11

Instrument for examination of the bladder

Front 12

Vesicocele

Back 12

Hernia of the bladder (cytocele)

Front 13

Glomerulopathy

Back 13

Disease of the glomerulus

Front 14

Hypokalemia

Back 14

Abnormally low concentration of potassium in the blood

Front 15

Ketonuria

Back 15

Prescense of ketone bodies in the urine

Front 16

Lithotripsy

Back 16

Crushing of a stone

Front 17

Meatotomy

Back 17

Incision of the urinary meatus

Front 18

Nephropexy

Back 18

Fixation of kidney

Front 19

Nocturia

Back 19

Frequent urination after going to bed

Front 20

Oliguria

Back 20

Scanty (decreased production) urine

Front 21

Pyorrhea

Back 21

Flow or discharge of pus

Front 22

Pyeloplasty

Back 22

Surgical repair of the renal pelvis

Front 23

Urolith

Back 23

Stone in the urinary tract

Front 24

Ureterectasis

Back 24

Dilation of the ureter

Front 25

Urethrostenosis

Back 25

Narrowing or stricture of the urethra

Front 26

Lithogenesis

Back 26

Forming or producing stones

Front 27

Lithiasis

Back 27

Abnormal condition of stones or calculi

Front 28

Dialysis

Back 28

Separation across

Front 29

Retroperitoneal

Back 29

Pertaining to the area behind the peritoneum

Front 30

Dysuria

Back 30

Painful or difficult urination ("burning sensation")

Front 31

Enuresis

Back 31

Involuntary discharge of urine (incontinence)