Jeopardy! ....urinary system edition

treatments

100

What would we use to treat UTI's?

Antibiotics

200

What are some cures for large kidney stones that are already causing severe pain ?

Shock-wave lithotripsy 

ureteroscopy

 percutaneous nephrolithotomy/nephrolithotripsy

300

Best way to prevent getting kidney stones to begin with?

Drink lots of water.

Organs of the Urinary system

100

Organ that stores urine until it is time to urinate?

bladder

200

A bean-shaped organ that filters blood, removes waste products and excess water, and produces urine?

Kidneys

300

The tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body.

Urethra

400

Organ that consists of two narrow tubes that transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder?

Ureters

500

name of the Artery that supplies the kidney with blood

renal artery

urinary diseases/infections

100

UTI stands for...

Urinary tract infections

200

An inflammation of the bladder, usually caused by UTI's is called..

Cystitis

300

A disease located in the kidneys. Causes a buildup of minerals and salt, the buildup is call kidney ___?

kidney stones

extra questions

100

functions of the urinary system (name one)

• Filtration: The kidneys filter waste products, excess ions, and toxins from the bloodstream to create urine.
• Regulation of Blood Pressure: The kidneys help regulate blood pressure by controlling blood volume through the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.
• Water and Electrolyte Balance: The urinary system maintains the body's water and electrolyte homeostasis by adjusting the volume and concentration of urine. 

  
  

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• Excretion of Waste: It removes metabolic waste products and excess substances from the body, which are excreted.

200

What do you call the Liquid waste that is 90% water?

Urine

300

What do you call someone who specializes in kidney health and kidney failure

nephrologist