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When the Kidneys Are Unable to Adequately Eliminate Nitrogenous Waste

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When the kidneys are unable to adequately eliminate nitrogenous waste from the body, a urinary tract infection occurs.


Definitions:

Bladder

A hollow organ in the lower abdomen that stores urine from the kidneys before it is excreted.

Urethra

The tube that conveys urine from the bladder during urination.

Prostatic Hypertrophy

An enlargement of the prostate gland, common in older men, that can cause urinary problems.

Prostate Gland

A chestnut-shaped gland that surrounds the beginning of the urethra in the male.

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