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Chapter 10

Renal Calculi: kidney stones, solid crystals of dissolved minerals in urine found inside the
kidneys

Renal Cortex: outer portion of the kidney

Renal Lobe: each pyramid together with the associated overlying cortex

Renal Pelvis: a central space, or cavity that transmits urine to the urinary bladder via the ureter

Renin: hormone released by the Juxtaglomerular (JG) cells of the kidneys when blood pressure
falls

TURP: transurethral resection of the prostate. During TURP, an instrument is inserted up the
urethra to remove the section of the prostate that is blocking urine flow. This is most commonly caused
by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). A TURP usually requires hospitalization and is done using a
general or spinal anesthetic. It is now the most common surgery used to remove part of an enlarged
prostate.

Urethra: a muscular tube that connects the bladder with the outside of the body

Ureters: two tubes that drain urine from the kidneys to the bladder

Urine: liquid produced by the kidneys, collected in the bladder and excreted through the urethra

Urinary Bladder: a hollow, muscular and distensible or elastic organ that sits on the pelvic floor

Urinary System: a group of organs in the body concerned with filtering out excess fluid and other
substances from the bloodstream

References

Graaff, Van De (2002). "Human Anatomy, Sixth Edition". New York: McGraw-Hill.

Mader, Sylvia S. (2004). Human Biology. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Smith, Peter (1998). Internet reference, The Role of the Kidney. Department of Clinical Dental
Sciences,The University of Liverpool.

McCance, Katherine L., Heuther, Sue E. (1994). "Pathophysiology: The Biological Basis for
Disease In Adults and Children, Second Edition". Mosby-Year Book, Inc.

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