Kidneys/processes

Question 1

Function of kidney

Answer 1

blood filter– excretes and retains constituents of blood

Question 2

nephron

Answer 2

functional unit of the kidney
removes end products of metabolism
forms urine

Question 3

bladder muscle

Answer 3

detrusor
relaxed-holding urine
contract-excreting urine

Question 4

function of ureters

Answer 4

transport urine from the pelvis of the kidney to the bladder thru rhythmic peristalsis

Question 5

stretch receptors

Answer 5

in bladder signal parasympathetic center in the brain

Question 6

changes in older adults

Answer 6

decreased muscle tone- increases frequency
decreased ability of kidneys to concentrate urine-nocturia
decreased bladder contractility- increase urine retention UTI
neuromuscular problems, joint, altered mental status- incontinence

Question 7

Process of urination

Answer 7

kidneys–>nephrons–>ureters–>bladder–>internal sphincter–>urethra–>external sphincter