Function.
What do the kidneys do?
They create/produce urine
What do the kidneys look like?
They are bean-shaped organs
What are kidney stones?
When mineral and acid salts in urine crystalize/stick together
About how many seconds does it take to empty small amounts of urine into the bladder?
10-15 seconds
The bladder is attached to the ______ bone.
Pelvic
What does the bladder do?
Stores and exerts urine
What are nephrons?
A network of tubes
Where does bladder cancer start?
It starts in the cells that line the inside of the bladder
How many ounces of urine can the bladder hold, comfortably?
16 ounces
You can treat bladder cancer through ______ , ______ , ______ .
surgery, Radiation therapy, and chemotherapy
What do the nephrons do?
They filter blood
What are Ureters?
They are Long thin tubes
What is polycystic kidney disease?
It’s when clusters of cysts form in the kidney, then enlarging it.
For how long can urine be held in comfortably?
2-5 hours on average
You can treat kidney stones through ______ , ______ .
Surgery or using a scope
What do the ureters do?
Carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder
What is the bladder?
It’s a muscular sac
How can you diagnose kidney stones?
Through abdominal X-rays
Is clear urine heathy?
No. Actually it is possible to be overly hydrated. If this occurs, STOP drinking so much water. Please. :)
You can’t cure polycystic kidney disease, but you can have a _______ _______ .
Kidney transplant.
What role does the brain play in the urinary system?
The brain signals the bladder for when it’s time to empty it. So they interact regularly.
What is the urethra?
The duct in which urine exits the human body from the bladder
You can diagnose both polycystic kidney disease and bladder cancer through one of the following. Which one is it?
MRI or CT scan
CT scan
What is a healthy color of urine?
A pale yellow color
Overall the urinary system _____ , _____ and ______ urine.
Produces, stores, and eliminates urine