Skin/Miles
What does the skin do?
protecting against infection, regulating temperature, and sensing the environment
what carries urine through its tube to the outside of the body
urethra
where are the ureters located in the body
he ureters are located
What are Kidneys?
The Kidneys are organs that are in the lower back.
What do the lungs do?
They turn carbon dioxide into oxygen
What is keratin?
This tough, fibrous protein is the main component of skin, hair, and nails
where is the urethral sphincter located
the bladder neck
explain the Valvular Function
The ureters enter the bladder at an oblique angle, creating a valve-like mechanism to prevent the backflow of urine into the kidneys
How do the Kidneys filter blood?
Blood enters the kidneys through the renal arteries then it flows through tiny filtering units called nephrons which filters blood.
what does the urinary bladder do?
it holds urine until being let out by contracting the muscles
What is the dermis?
The layer of skin where sweat glands, hair follicles, and the oil-producing sebaceous glands are located.
what is the size of a male urethra
answer: 16-22cm
whats the length and diameter of the Ureters
answer 8 to 12 inchs 20-30 cm
Why do the kidneys filter waste into urine?
to maintain the body's health by removing toxic byproducts, excess fluid, and excess salts from the blood
what is the urinary bladder for?
The urinary bladder is an organ in the pelvis that serves as a temporary reservoir for urine
What is melanin?
The name for the pigment responsible for coloring the skin, hair, and eyes, and protecting the skin from UV radiation.
what is the size of a female urethra
2 in
(explain the muscular coat and how it helps the Ureters
the muscular coat helps because its made of inner circular and outer longitudinal smooth muscle to create peristaltic contractions.
How do the Kidneys maintain good blood pressure?
The kidneys release a hormone called renin, which helps regulate blood pressure so your blood can circulate for oxygen and nutrients
What are the wind pipes there for?
They direct air through a tube into your lungs
What is a bulla?
The medical term for the fluid-filled sac, larger than 1 centimeter, that is also known as a blister.
how does the urethra and the bladder work together
to store and release urine under the coordinated control of the nervous system
How do the kidneys help with bone health?
The kidneys convert inactive Vitamin D to its active form for the bones health
What do the lungs and how does the Urinary bladder function?
Lungs help you breath and the urinary bladder stores urinary waste