Urinary System

5. Cancer, fourth most common cancer in men and begins in the cells of the bladder
6. Stones, small, hard deposit of minerals and acid salts formed in the kidneys that stick together in concentrated urine
7. cluster that filters fluid
10. inability to control urination (or defecation)
13. entrance/exit of the renal arteries and veins, lymphatic vessels, nerves, and enlarged upper extension of the ureters
14. Infection, can be caused by holding your urine and can lead to cystitis
16. bacteria enters the bladder or kidneys (kidney infection)
18. transports urine from the kidneys to the bladder
21. hormone made by adrenal gland that helps regulate sodium and potassium levels in the body
23. used to clean the blood when kidneys fail
24. the tube through which urine passes from the body, conveys urine to the outside of the body

1. & Afferent Arteriole, branches of the renal artery that bring in and drain blood from the glomerulus
2. D, helps to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus, helping to form and maintain strong bones
3. removes wastes and extra fluids from the body/ removes acid that is produced by the cells and maintains a healthy balance of water, salts, and minerals
4. Pyramid,kidney tissues that are shaped like cones
8. urinary tract infection
9. of Henle, long u-shaped portion of the tubule that conducts urine within each nephron of the kidneys
11. functional unit of the urinary system
12. chemicals that increase urination
15. Muscle, attaches to bladder and sphincter, controls urination
17. Tubules, tubular reabsorption and returns most of the fluid to the body
19. liquid waste produced by the kidneys; a watery solution of salt, urea, and uric acid
20. tube that can be inserted into a body cavity, duct, or vessel
22. Tubules, tubular secretion and removes what is not needed
24. chief nitrogenous end product of the metabolic breakdowns of proteins in urine