The Urinary System Crossword Puzzle

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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