Lower Urinary System Male And Female Urinary And Reproductive Disorders Flashcards

1
Q

Ureters

A

Carry urine from renal pelvis
To the bladder
Ureteral lumens are narrow
Very narrow and it doesn’t take a whole lot for it to get blocked such as a kidney stone

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2
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Why do females have more of a chance to catching bladder infections

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Urethra is shower that is why
Female 1-2 inches and male 8-10 inches

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3
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Bladder

A

Reservoir for urine
Capacity 600-1000 ml
Bladder muscle (destruser)
Urination, Micturate on and voiding

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4
Q

What are other names for peeing

A

Urination Micturition and voiding

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5
Q

What muscle do men how more problems with

A

The detrusor muscle

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6
Q

How does urine flow?

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Flows down ward to prevent back flow to kidneys

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7
Q

How do ureters connect to bladder

A

Ureterovesical

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8
Q

What are the muscles of the bladder

A

The detrusor muscle

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9
Q

What does the detrusor muscle do

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Helps pull fluid down

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10
Q

What is the pressure created by?

A

Urine in bladder

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11
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What is the next majore sterile procedure that we are doing

A

Urine catheter

Urine is sterile

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12
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What is the pH of urine

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Acidic

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13
Q

What does the prostate gland do?

A

Help secrete anti microbial fluid which helps kill bacteria

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14
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What does normal flora do

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Helps keep vaginal area acidic

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15
Q

How do we maintain a healthy bladder

A

Use the bathroom often and when needed
Should void every 2-4 hrs

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16
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What can a woman do to maintain a healthy bladder

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Wipe front to back
Urinate after intercourse
Keels
Wear cotton underwear
Limit alcohol and caffeine and smoking
Drink a lot of fluids
Excercise and weight management