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What is the notch through which ureter leaves the kidney?
The notch through which the ureter leaves the kidney is called the renal hilum. It is the medial depression where the renal artery, renal vein, and ureter enter and exit the kidney.
Which term refers to treatment for a nephrolith lodged in the ureter?
Ureteroscopy: is a treament for a nephrolith lodged in the ureter (ureter/o means ureter, and -scopy means visual examination). A specialized instrument called a Ureteroscope is inserted through the urethra and bladder into the ureter. If possible, the nephrlith is removed intact through the scope. If the stone is too large, a laser is used to break it up and the pieces are then removed.
Why does the ureter run obliquely through the bladder wall?
The oblique course of the ureter through the bladder wall helps to prevent backflow of urine from the bladder into the ureter, known as vesicoureteral reflux. This oblique entry creates a valve-like effect where the pressure of urine in the bladder compresses the ureter, helping to prevent reflux of urine back towards the kidneys.
Urine travels from the kidney to the bladder through what structure?
Ureter
What is a function of the ureter?
The Ureter(s) [there are two of them] carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
How was blood sugar tested before meters?
Uine glucose tests
What does the ureter tube carry?
The ureters carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder, where it is then excreted from the bladder through the urethra.
What passes through the ureter?
Urine. That is the tube that connect the bladder to the outside of the body.
Does urine pass through the pelvis of the kidney to ureter to bladder to urethra?
That is correct
Why is kidney stones pain occur in waves?
The kidney stone has irregular shapes, so as the stone moves thru the ureter, it frequently changes positions against the inside ureter walls. This is why pain is experienced in waves.
What is a partially obstructed ureteral?
ureter = the tube through which you pee. it is closed up but not completely.
What process involves the contractions of smooth muscle that propel urine through the ureter?
peristalsis
