14.1 Renal Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Renal anatomy
A
Renal artery and vein
Ureter carries urine out to bladder
2
Q
Detrusor muscle
A
Smooth muscle
middle layer of bladder
3
Q
The process of releasing bladder
A
Micturation
4
Q
Internal urethral sphincter
A
Smooth muscle
5
Q
External urethral sphincter
A
Skeletal muscle, can control and hold
6
Q
Micturation reflex
A
Bladder’s response, triggered by bearing down abdominal cavity
7
Q
Normal osmolarity vs medulla
A
300 mOsmol
1,400 mOsmol
8
Q
Urine created from
A
When body recognizes it, it is re-absorbed
9
Q
Female urethra is shorter than male
A
True
