1
What is the term for "removing metabolic wastes created by the cells"
Excretion
What product do our kidneys make with the waste it excretes and water?
Urine
What is an example of a nitrogenous waste product?
a. Glucose
b. CO2
c. Water
d. Urea
e. ATP
d. Urea
How many kidneys do we have?
2
What structure carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder?
ureters
The urinary system excretes waste, but also helps to maintain _____________________.
Homeostasis
How big are our kidneys?
Each the size of a clenched fist
Urea is a broken-down form of an extremely toxic nitrogenous waste product known as…
a. Urine
b. Ammonia
c. Carbonic acid
d. Uric acid
e. Carbon monoxide
b. Ammonia
What is the functional unit of the kidney?
The nephron
What is the main purpose of filtration by the urinary system
Kidney failure is treated with _______________ or a kidney transplant.
Dialysis
Where is the kidneys located?
The retroperitoneal space - 1 behind the stomach, 1 behind the liver
Where is urea made?
The liver
What organ is the detox hub for the body
Liver
Lets do med term.... if you have an infection in the urinary system... what's the diagnosis?
a UTI - urinary tract infection
How is homeostasis maintained in the urinary system?
It regulates the content of water and other substances in the blood.
Can you survive with 1 kidney? Explain.
Yes, If you have one kidney, it will grow larger and become more efficient to compensate for the missing kidney.
Urea is a major component of __________.
Urine
What is the function of the bladder?
To store urine
If you develop hard mineral deposits in the kidneys... what is your diagnosis?
kidney stones
What is the pathway for the urinary system
Kidneys - ureters - urinary bladder - urethra
How much blood do the kidneys filer every minute?
Healthy kidneys filter approximately ½ cup of blood every minute!
Why is kidney failure fatal?
It leads to a build up of waste and waste products
What is the last stop where urine leaves the body?
The urethra
What is the term for excessive urination?
polyuria