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In the Nephron, the Renal Corpuscle is composed of what 2 structures?
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Bowman's Capsule and Glomerulus
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The ________ convoluted tubule is the part that reabsorbs the good nutrients in the nephron.
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Proximal
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The __________ 's function is to create a concentration gradient in the medulla during urea seperation.
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Loop of Henle
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What 3 structures are part of the Trigone in the bladder?
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Ureters, pelvic floor attachment, urethra
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The urinary bladder is made of what type of tissue?
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Transitional epithelial
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The internal sphincter is made of what type of muscle and is therefore involuntary?
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Smooth
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The external unrinary sphincter is made of ___________ muscle and is therefore under voluntary control.
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Skeletal
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The word for "urination" is ____________
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Micturition
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Urine is ______ % water?
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95%
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The constituent of urine that is the break down of amino acids is called ________.
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Urea
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______ is the constituent of urine that stores energy for regeneration of ATP's.
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Creatinine
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An average pH level for urine is ____ but can range anywhere from ____ to _____.
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6; 4.5 to 8
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Specific gravity values should range from _____ to ______.
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1.001 - 1.035
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Name the 6 conditions that can be related to abnormal urinary constituent values.
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Albuminuria, Hematuria, Ketonuria, Glucosuria, Pyuria, Bilirubinuria
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Excessive exercise, heart failure, hypertension, kidney damage and type 1 diabetes can cause there to be too much protein in the urine... this condition is called?
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Albuminuria
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