Structure
Which kidney is larger, left or right?
Left
What is the most common cause of cystitis?
E. coli
What does the bladder do?
The bladder collects and stores urine.
ureter
ureter
urinate
emptying urine from bladder
What percent of urine is water?
95%
What is incontinence?
Involuntary urination
Where does the urine exit from?
The urine exits from the urinary meatus.
noct
night
nocturia
frequent urination at night
How long are the ureters in length?
10-12 inches
What are the types of renal calculi?
Calcium phosphate, uric acid, and struvite
What is the functional part of the kidneys?
The nephron is the functional part of the kidneys.
ur, urin
urine
glycosuria
glucose in urine
Motion that moves urine through the ureter to the bladder
Peristalsis
Oliguria is an early sign of what disease?
Renal failure
What does the proximal convoluted tubule do?
It reabsorbs water, glucose, sodium, and chloride.
hemat
blood
uremia
presence of urea and waste products and blood
What stimulates the kidneys to move water back into the blood to increase blood volume
ADH (antidiuretic hormone)
What is a cause of acute glomerulonephritis?
Strep throat or other types of infection
What are the 4 functions of the Urinary System?
1.) formation of urine
2.) elimination of urine
3.) excretion of wastes
4.) fluid + electrolyte balance
cyst
bladder
dialysis
passing blood through a semipermeable membrane to remove waste