GU Questions Flashcards
What organs are retroperitoneal?
The kidneys
What function do the Kidneys perform?
filter blood, excrete waste products and maintain fluid balance
What is the analysis of the volume and physical, chemical, and microscopic properties of urine
Urinalysis
What are two blood screening tests that can provide information on kidney function?
Blood urea nitrogen and Plasma creatinine
What is the volume of urine in the bladder that activates the stretch receptors letting you know that you have to relieve yourself?
200-400 ml
What is the function of the urethra?
To discharge urine from the body.
What other function does the urethra provide for males?
Serves as a duct for ejaculation of semen
What does the male reproductive system consist of?
penis, testicles, epididymides, scrotum, prostate gland, and seminal vesicles
What resembles a large chestnut and is approximately the size of a testis, surrounds the urethra at the bladder neck
The prostate gland
What secretes estrogen and progesterone
the ovaries
