B10 - Flashcards
What are the 5 things that make up the renal system?
- Right kidney
- Left kidney
- Ureter
- Bladder
- Uterus
What is the renal system?
This regulates salt and fluid balance in the body
What does the renal system consist of?
- two kidneys
- two ureters
- the bladder
- the urethra
What are the functions of the kidneys?
- remove waste products ( salt, water and toxins) from blood
- produce urine
- regulate the amount of water in the body by adjusting the amount and concentration of urine produced
- regulate PH level of the blood
What are the functions of the ureters?
- transport urine from the renal pelvis to the bladder
- prevent backflip as they have a muscular wall that contracts which pushes the urine downwards and prevents it from flowing back to the kidneys
What are the functions of the bladder?
- temporary storage for urine produced by the kidney
- contract and flatten to empty the urine through the urethra
What are the functions of the urethra in men?
- carriers urine from the bladder to exit the body
- muscle contraction allows semen to be transported from the testicles to the penis which is controlled by the automatic nervous system
What are the functions of urethra in women?
- carries urine from the bladder
- no reproductive function
What are UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections)?
An infection of the bladder, kidneys, ureters or urethra
What causes UTIs?
- bacteria entering the tube that carriers pee out of the body
- being sexually active
Why are UTIs more common in women?
They have a shorter urethra than men which means bacteria is more likely to reach the bladder or kidneys
What are the symptoms of UTIs?
- burning sensation when peeing
- blood in urine
- needing to pee more than usual
- pee that looks cloudy
What are the treatments for UTIs?
- urine test
- painkillers
- antibiotics may be prescribed
What is acute renal failure?
This is where your kidneys suddenly stop working properly
What causes acute renal failure?
Reduced blood flow to the kidneys
