The Urinary System
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Key Terms
Renal Cortex: Outside of the kidneys, where bowmans capsule is located Renal Medulla: Middle of the kidneys, where collecting duct leads to Renal Pelvis Renal Pelvis: Where wastes are eliminated from kidney to go to bladder Nephrons: The working units for the kidney Micturition: Emptying of the bladder Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH): Hormone that regulates water saved from the collecting duct of the Nephron Aldosterone: Hormone that regulates blood volume and composition Renin: Enzyme that catalyzes process of making angiotensin II (used for aldosterone release and peripheral resistance) |
Functions of Urinary System
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