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The Urinary System

Learn about the key components of the urinary system, such as the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra, and their primary functions in maintaining proper waste elimination and fluid balance in the body. Explore terms like glomerulus, lithiasis, and uremia for a comprehensive understanding.

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The Urinary System

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  1. The Urinary System

  2. dia- • Meaning through, between, apart, or complete.

  3. -cele • Meaning hernia, tumor, or swelling.

  4. cyst/o • Meaning urinary bladder, cyst, or sac of fluid. • Major structure is the urinary bladder. • Primary function is to store urine until it is excreted.

  5. -ectasis • Refers to the stretching, dilation, or enlargement of.

  6. glomerul/o • Meaning glomerulus.

  7. lith/o • Meaning stone, calculus.

  8. -lysis • Meaning breakdown, separation, setting free, destruction, or loosening.

  9. nephr/o • Meaning kidney • Major structure is the kidney. • Primary functions are to filter the blood to remove waste products, maintain electrolyte concentrations, and remove excess water to maintain the fluid volume in the body.

  10. -pexy • Meaning surgical fixation.

  11. pyel/o • Meaning renal pelvis, bowl of kidney • Major structure-Renal Pelvis • Primary function is to collect urine produced by the kidneys.

  12. ren/o • Meaning kidney

  13. -tripsy • Meaning to crush

  14. ureter/o • Meaning ureter • Major structures-Ureters • Primary function-Transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

  15. urethr/o • Meaning urethra • Major structures-Urethra • Primary function-Transports urine from the bladder through the urethral meatus where it is excreted from the body.

  16. -uria • Meaning urination, urine. • Major structure-Urine • Primary function-Liquid waste products to be excreted.

  17. vesic/o • Meaning urinary bladder. • Major structure-Urinary bladder • Primary function-stores urine until it is excreted.

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