Lecture 23 Urinary system Flashcards
1
Q
What are the functions of the urinary system?
A
- elimination
- conservation
- regulation
- endocrine
2
Q
What does the urinary system eliminate?
A
- urine and toxic metabolites from the blood
3
Q
What does the urinary system conserve?
A
- salts
- glucose
- proteins
- H2O
4
Q
What does the urinary system regualte?
A
- blood pressure, Hemodynamics and acid base balance
5
Q
Endocrine
A
- produces vitamin D, renin, erythropoietin and prostaglandins
(hormonal control of other tissues/organs)
6
Q
Where does the urinary bladder lie in regards to peritoneum?
A
- subperitoneal
7
Q
The kidneys and most of the ureters are ____
A
- primarily retroperitoneal
8
Q
How do you typically access the kidney for a surgery, posteriorly or anteriorly?
A
- posteriorly because the GI system would be in the way
9
Q
Why is the kidney important to monitor if it has an issue in regards to the systems of the GI tract?
A
- because the kidneys contact most of the GI system
