Which would be a normal finding in a urinalysis?
Which would be a normal finding in a urinalysis?
Normal values are as follows: Color – Yellow (light/pale to dark/deep amber) Clarity/turbidity – Clear or cloudy. pH – 4.5-8.
What is a ball shaped capillary network?
glomerulus. a ball-shaped capillary network.
Why is the urinary system also called the genitourinary system?
The genitourinary system, or urogenital system, are the organs of the reproductive system and the urinary system. These are grouped together because of their proximity to each other, their common embryological origin and the use of common pathways, like the male urethra.
What is the primary role of the perirenal fat capsule?
Each kidney is held in place by connective tissue, called renal fascia, and is surrounded by a thick layer of adipose tissue, called perirenal fat, which helps to protect it. A tough, fibrous, connective tissue renal capsule closely envelopes each kidney and provides support for the soft tissue that is inside.
What is nephron capillaries?
Anatomical terminology. In the renal system, peritubular capillaries are tiny blood vessels, supplied by the efferent arteriole, that travel alongside nephrons allowing reabsorption and secretion between blood and the inner lumen of the nephron.
What is a network of capillaries that receives blood from the renal artery?
The glomerulus (plural glomeruli) is a network of small blood vessels (capillaries) known as a tuft, located at the beginning of a nephron in the kidney.
What is the function of the genitourinary system?
The urinary system’s function is to filter blood and create urine as a waste by-product. The organs of the urinary system include the kidneys, renal pelvis, ureters, bladder and urethra.
What are diseases of the genitourinary system?
Genitourinary Diseases
- Acute Renal Failure.
- Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
- Chronic Renal Failure.
- End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
- Endometrial Ablation.
- Erectile Dysfunction.
- Fecal Incontinence.
