Organs
Where are the kidneys located?
Near the middle of the back, just below the ribcage
What is the function of the bladder?
Store urine until it's ready to be released
What are kidney stones?
Mineral buildups in the kidneys that resemble rocks
Where was television invented?
Rigby, Idaho
What are the smallest functional units of the kidneys called?
Nephrons
True of false, ureters work in a similar manner to the esophagas
True
What is urethritis?
An inflammation of the urethra due to bacteria
In which country did the Snow White fairy tale originate?
Germany
How long are the ureters?
8 to 10 inches long
How often does urine move through the ureters?
About every 15 seconds
How do you treat kidney stones?
You don't. You can only prevent them.
What was the original intention behind the invention of the chainsaw?
To aid in childbirth
Sphincter muscles
What is the glomerulus?
A bundle of capillaries at the start of a nephron
What are three symptoms of cystitis?
Answers include: Burning pain during urination, blood in urine, fever, increased frequency of urination, and cloudy urine.
What is the highest grossing movie of all time?
Avatar (2009)
What are the main parts of nephrons?
The glomerulus, bowman's capsule, and renal tubule
What are the five primary functions of the kidneys?
Filter out waste, maintain blood pH levels, balance electrolyte and salt levels, stimulate Red Blood Cell production, and keep track of water levels.
What is hemodialysis?
A medical procedure that cleans a patients blood when their kidneys are unable to do so
How did the term "gaslighting" come to be?
It originated from a 1938 play called "Gas Light", where a husband tries to convince his wife that she's insane. One the methods he uses is to dim down their house's gas lights and insist that they are as bright as ever.