Chapter 7: Appendices

ketone that is found in blood, urine, and breath when diabetes mellitus is out of control

protein in urine

hormone secreted by the posterior pituitary gland which aids in water reabsorption by the kidney

absence of urine production

small terminal artery leading into the capillary network

(excessive) urea and nitrogenous substances in the blood

bacteria in the urine

active form of vitamin D, secreted by the kidney

pertaining to a calyx

dilation of a calyx

cup-like collecting region of the renal pelvis

flexible, tubelike device, such as a urinary catheter, for withdrawing or instilling fluids

outer layer of the kidney

pertaining to the cortex

nitrogenous waste excreted in urine

measure of the efficiency of the kidneys in removing creatinine from the blood

x-ray images obtained using CT show multiple cross sections and other views of the kidney

surgical removal of the bladder

inflammation of the urinary bladder

visual examination of the urinary bladder

creation of an artificial opening into the bladder

antidiuretic hormone is not secreted adequately, or the kidney is resistant to its effect

insulin is not secreted adequately or tissues are resistant to its effects

increased formation and secretion of urine