Main jobs
What is the main job of the urinary system ?
Removing waste from the blood
What two organs filter the blood?
The kidneys
What liquid waste does the body produce?
urine
What system carries blood to the kidneys?
The circulatory
What infection happens when bacteria enter the urinary tract
A UTI
What organ filters the blood?
The kidneys
What organ stores urine?
Bladder
Where does blood get filtered?
The kidneys
What system sends messages between the brain and bladder?
The nervous system
What can form in the kidneys and cause pain?
Kidneys stones
What waste does the urinary system remove?
Liquid wastes
What tubes carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder?
The ureters
Where does urine travel after leaving the kidneys?
The ureters
Why does the circulatory system work with the urinary system
It brings blood to the kidneys for filtering
What is one common causes chronic kidney disease ?
Diabetes or high blood pressure?
What does the urinary system help balance in the body?
The fluids and minerals
What tube carries urine out of the body ?
The urethra
Where is urine stored before leaving the bodys?
The bladder
How does the nervous system help the urinary system
By telling when your bladder is full
What test can help diagnose a UTI?
urine test
What is the process of keeping the bodys inside balanced called ?
Homeostasis
How many kidneys does a typical person have
Two
What happens when the bladder becomes full?
The body signals that it is time to urinate
Why do body systems need to work together
To keep the body healthy and balanced
What treatment may be needed when needed when kidneys stop working properly?
Dialysis or a kidney transplant