The Urinary System Crossword Puzzle

QUESTIONS LIST:

• nephrons : the functional units of the kidneys is called what?
• secretion : this occurs in the distal convoluted tubules and collecting tubules
• pelvis : the expansion of upper end of ureter that lies inside kidney is called what?
• re absorption : this begins in the proximal convoluted tubule and continues into the loop of henle
• collecting tubule : the straight extension of distal tubule is called what?
• glomerulus : the network of blood capillaries surrounded by bowman's capsule
• papilla : the narrow, innermost end of pyramid is called what?
• pyramids : the triangular divisions of medulla is called what?
• cortex : the outer layer of the kidney is called what?
• voluntary : the external urethral sphincter is _
• involuntary : the internal urethral sphincter is _
• erthyropoietin : this stimulates rbc production
• calyces : the divisions of renal pelvis is called what?
• medulla : the inner portion of kidney is called what?
• filtration : this occurs in the glomeruli into the bowman capsule