Anatomy
Also known as the excretory system
urinary system
infection of either the upper or urinary tract
Urinary tract infection
Involuntary, surrounds the neck of the bladder
Internal urethra sphinter
patient has 2 needles inserted through their arm
Hemodialysis
In urine, what does 5% of solids consist of
Urea, chloride, sodium, potassium
Two bean-shaped organs lateral to the vertebral column that filter the wastes out of the blood
kidneys
when urine is super saturated with salt, causing buildup of crystalline minerals in the kidney.
kidney stone
Hollow, muscular sac that stores urine until it is released.
bladder
a sudden and rapid decrease in the ability of the kidneys to filter the blood that develops in less than two days
nephrons failure
Peritoneal dialysis is a treatment for
renal failure
Long fibromuscular tube that moves urine from kidneys to the urinary bladder.
Ureter
condition where the kidneys fail to develop
renal agenesis
voluntary contraction, formed by muscles you can control
external urethra sphincter
when the. urinary bladder is empty, it is
shaped like an upside-down pyramid
95% water
5% solids
Urine
inferior parts of the left and right kidneys fuse together
horseshoe kidney
Which of the following structures do children learn to control when they are being “potty trained?”
External urethral sphincter
Expandable, muscular container the serves as a reservoir for urine
Urinary bladder
kidney sits above the pelvic rim
Pelvic Kidney
List the parts of the urinary system
kidney
ureter
bladder
urethra
Characteristics that include wide-set eyes, a sharp nose, and low set ears may indicate
Bilateral renal agenesis