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What part carries waste from the kidney to the bladder?
The ureter.
What is the inner layer of the kidney that leads to the ureter?
The inner layer of the kidney that leads to the ureter is called the renal pelvis. It collects urine from the kidney's collecting ducts and funnels it into the ureter, which carries the urine to the bladder for storage.
What is mild pelvicalyceal system prominence on the left side with prominent left upper ureter?
This finding suggests that there may be some dilation or swelling in the kidney and upper part of the ureter on the left side. It could be due to various reasons such as a prior infection, kidney stone, or other obstruction. Further evaluation by a healthcare provider may be needed to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.
What is the main part of excretary system?
KIDNEY , ureter and bladder
What is a ureterectomy?
A ureterectomy is removal of all or part of a ureter, the tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
Function of kidney pelvis?
The kidney pelvis is a funnel-shaped structure that collects urine from the kidney's calyces and funnels it into the ureter for transport to the bladder. It also contains the renal papilla, through which urine flows out of the kidney and into the ureter. The kidney pelvis helps maintain the flow and excretion of urine from the kidney.
Why does it hurt for a kidney stone to pass into the ureter?
1. That body part has pain sensing nerves. 2. The kidney stone pushes on the nerves.
What body part does the medical root word uretero refer to?
The medical root word 'uretero' refers to the ureter.
Had small calculi in the right proximal ureter?
Small calculi in the right proximal ureter indicate the presence of kidney stones that are located in the upper part of the ureter, which is the tube connecting the kidney to the bladder. These stones can cause obstruction, leading to symptoms such as pain, hematuria, or urinary issues. Treatment options may include hydration, pain management, or procedures like ureteroscopy or shock wave lithotripsy to remove or break up the stones. Monitoring and addressing potential underlying causes of stone formation is also important to prevent recurrence.
What is the difference between a urethra and a ureter?
Ureter: are those which carry urine from kidney to urinary bladder. These are 2 in number. Each length is about 25cm.Urethra: is the part which carry only urine in female and urine and semen in males.
Is the inner layer of the kidney called the pelvis?
The inner part of the kidney is called the renal medulla. Next to the medulla is the pelvis which collects the urine and becomes the ureter which goes down and opens in the bladder
What part of the kidney collects the urine after its produced?
The part of the kidney that collects urine after it is produced is called the renal pelvis. It serves as a funnel for urine flowing from the collecting ducts and directs it into the ureter, which then transports the urine to the bladder for storage. The renal pelvis is located in the central part of the kidney and plays a crucial role in the urinary system.
