fun facts
Which kidney is larger in humans and the cat (left or right?)
The left kidney
Functions of the kidneys
removes metabolic waste from the blood; forms urine
Organ that temporarily stores urine prior to elimination
Urinary Bladder
what does the urinary system remove ?
water, salts,proteins, and wastes
each kidney is the size of your….?
fist
Is the urinary bladder smaller in males or femalesy
smaller in female, larger in male
Functions of the urinary bladder
muscular organ that temporarily holds urine
Organ that conducts urine to exterior
urethra
What is the main organ of the system ?
kidney
how many cups of urine can a kidney hold ?
2 cups
Kidneys produce urine in order to
maintain homeostasis
Functions of the ureter
tubes approximately 10 inches long that transport urine away from the kidneys to the urinary bladder
Organ that transports urine toward the urinary bladder
ureters
what does the urinary system regulate ?
true or false ? problems can occur with any part of the urinary tract
true
Length of urethra in males and females
male 8-9 inches; female 1.5 inches
Function of Renal Fascia
anchors kidneys and adrenal glands to the back of the body wall
which organ sits high on posterior wall of abdominal cavity
What is the kidney shaped like ? (easy question)
a bean 🫘
can the color of your urine determine a lot ?
yes ! it can tell dehydration , foods eaten, medications, conditions, etc
what system is this ?
urinary system
Function of adipose with the kidneys
cushions the kidneys and helps to hold them in place
a mass fatty tissue surrounding each kidney
adipose
what are nephrons ?
filters blood , removes waste, and form urine
true or false ? you should drink 2-4 glasses of water a day ?
false, you should drink 4-8 glasses a day