Chapter 1: Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
What does the Urinary System do?
A
Filters wastes, and removes fluids form the body through or by product called urine.
2
Q
The Urinary System helps support the body’s chemical balance by controlling the excretion of what?
A
The excretion of potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, phosphate and chloride ions.
3
Q
What means Homeostasis?
A
The process through which the body maintains a constant internal environment.
4
Q
What organs make up the Urinary tract?
A
The kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder and urethra.
