Learn With Fun Urinary System Flashcards

Our urinary system flashcards are a helpful study tool for learning key vocabulary related to the urinary system. Each flashcard features an English word on one side and its definition on the other, with audio pronunciation for easy learning. These flashcards are a great way to improve your understanding of the urinary system in a fun and interactive way. Start studying with our flashcards today!

The urinary system is responsible for removing waste and excess fluids from the body through urine. Comprising the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, this system plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy balance of fluids and electrolytes in the body. Proper hydration and regular bathroom breaks are important for keeping the urinary system functioning properly. If any issues arise, such as infections or kidney stones, it is important to seek medical attention promptly to prevent further complications.

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The urinary system is responsible for filtering waste and extra fluid from your blood to create urine.
On average, a person produces about 1 to 2 liters of urine each day.
The kidneys are the main organs of the urinary system and are responsible for filtering the blood and producing urine.
The bladder is a muscular organ that stores urine until it is ready to be expelled from the body.
Drinking plenty of water helps keep the urinary system healthy by flushing out toxins and preventing urinary tract infections.

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Kidneys	Organs in the body that filter waste from the blood and produce urine.
Ureters	Ureters: Tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
Bladder	The bladder is a muscular organ in the body that stores urine before it is expelled.
Urethra	Tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body.
Nephron	Basic functional unit of the kidney.
Renal cortex	The outer layer of the kidney.
Renal medulla	The inner part of the kidney.
Glomerulus	A cluster of tiny blood vessels in the kidney.
Filtration	Filtration: Process of separating solid particles from a liquid by passing it through a filter.
Reabsorption	Reabsorption: The process of absorbing something that was previously filtered out, usually in the kidneys.
Secretion	Secretion: The process of releasing a substance from a cell or gland.
Urine	Waste liquid made by the kidneys.
Renal pelvis	The renal pelvis is the part of the kidney where urine collects before entering the ureter.
Detrusor muscle	The detrusor muscle is a muscle in the bladder that helps to push out urine.
Micturition	Micturition: the act of urinating