Renal System Terms & Definitions Flashcards
1
Q
Know when blood loses bicarbonate & lowers pH?
A
Acidosis
2
Q
Know when blood loses acid and increases in pH?
A
Alkalosis
3
Q
Anions
A
A negatively charged Ion
4
Q
Cations
A
A positively charged Ion
5
Q
Know when a solute passes through a semipermeable membrane to remove toxins, maintain fluids, electrolytes, & pH in the kidneys?
A
Dialysis
6
Q
Diuretic
A
Increases urine output & excretion of water
7
Q
Edema
A
Excess watery fluid in cavities or tissue of the body
8
Q
Erythropoietin
A
Hormones the kidneys secrete that increase the rate of red blood cell production
9
Q
Ions
A
Atoms or molecules with a net electrical charge
10
Q
Micturition
A
The clinical term for urination
