GU Flashcards

1
Q

what is the function of the urinary system

A

Regulation, Excreation,Transportation Storage and elimination of urine and removes metabolic waste

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2
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Male GU system

A

Vas Deferens,seminal ducts,ureters,bladder,urethra,prostate, kindneys and Adrenals

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3
Q

6 paired male reproductive organs

A

testes, seminal vesicles, Vas Deferens, cowpers gland, epididymides, ejaculatory ducts

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4
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Kidneys and their purpose

A

Bilateral structures, regulate the volume, composition and PH of body fluids

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5
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kidneys are located

A

Retroperitoneal space in the lower thoracic & upper lumbar area

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6
Q

Blood supply to the kidneys

A

renal arteries

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7
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renal parenchyma

A

functioning part that filters the blood and produces urine

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8
Q

perirenal fat pad

A

protects the kidneys and keeps them in their normal anatomical postion, surrounds adrenal glands

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9
Q

fascia renalis (Gerotas fascia/ capsule or renal fascia

A

layer of connective tissue that encapsulates the kidneys and suprenal glands

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10
Q

Hilum of the Kidney

A

Medial boarder

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11
Q

structures that eneter and exit the kidney at the hilum

A

renal arteries, multiple branches of nerevs and lymphatics

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12
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renal pedicle

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13
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renal pelvis

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enlarged upper end of the ureter, funnel shapped sac located mostly inside the hilum formed by 2 or 3 tubes called major calyces

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14
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Adrenal glands

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sit on top of the kidneys, responsible for releasing hormones

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15
Q

ureters

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conduct urine from kidneys to bladder 25-30cm long 4-5mm in diameter

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