Urinary System Worksheet

protein produced by the enzymatic action of renin on angiotensin; inactive precursor of angiotensinII
absemce of urine produced; production of 50mL or less
cup-shaped sac that participates in filtration process; receives filtrate which then passes on to PCTs
cup-like structures receiving urine from collecting ducts where it passes on to the renal pelvis and ureter
smooth muscle in the bladder wall
compound that increases urine output, leading to decreased water conservation
arteriole carrying blood fom glomerulus to the capillary beds around the convoluted tubules and the nephron loop
skeletal muscle; must be relaxed consciously to void urine
rate of renal filtration
tuft of capillaries surrounded by Bowman's capsule; filters blood based on size
smooth muscle at the juncture of the bladder and urethra; relaxes as the bladder fills to allow urine into the urethra
descending and ascending portions between PCTs and DCTs
inner region of kidney containing the renal pyramids
functional units of the kidney; carry out all filtration and modification to produce urine
below normal urine production of 400-500 mL/day