genitourinary Flashcards
what are the organs of the urinary system?
kidneys ureters bladder urethra pelvic floor urination
what do the kidneys do?
regulate fluid and acid base balance
consist of nephrons, filter blood
what do ureters do?
collection duct after kidney filtration
consist of a mucous membrane preventing reflux
what does the bladder do?
excrete and holds pee
what are the smooth muscle layers are collectively called that allow the bladder to expand as it fills with urine and contract for release?
detrusor muscle
what is the urinary meatus?
opening
what surpasses ADH in the urinary system?
high fluid intake
what increased ADH in the urinary system?
low fluid intake
what does aldosterone do in the urinary system?
saves the Na+, increase blood vol and decreasing urine OP
what are some common things that happen with the aging woman?
painful sex
flatter labia
decrease in vascularities, elasticity, fat, estrogen
cervix and uterus decrease in size, fallopian tubes and ovaries atrophy
uterine prolapse
what are things to inspect on the female?
skin
hair pattern
urethra position
urethra and vaginal opening
what position should a woman be in for exam?
lithomy
urolithiasis
kidney stones
melena poop
black and tarry
upper GI bleeding
steatorrhea
excess fat in feces
smells horrible
bulky and difficult to flush
pale and oily