Pathophysiology: Braun: Chapter 18: Altered Elimination
Urine is produced by the - kidney Urine is stored in the - bladder Urine is excreted through the - urethra Basic process of the renal system include (R.E.S.R) - -Regulation of body fluid volume and composition -Elimination of metabolic wastes -Synthesis, release, or activation of hormones (Erythropoetin, renin, vitamin D) -Regulation of blood pressure Nephron - Functional unit of the kidney Components of Nephron - -Glomerulus -Proximal tubule -Loop of Henle -Distal tubule -Collecting duct
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