renal system

Question 1

what does the urinary system work as?

Answer 1

the body filtration system to remove waste and toxins and comes out as wee.

Question 2

what are the main organs in the urinary system?

Answer 2

two kidneys
two uterers
bladder
a urethera

Question 3

what are the main functions of the renal system?

Answer 3

filteration, reabsorption, secreation, regulation of fluid and electrolyte balence, acid base balence, blood pressure regulation, production of erythropietin, vitamin d activation

Question 4

how does the renal system maintain the balance of fluids?

Answer 4

by regulating the concentration of sodium, potassium and calcium by reabsorbing. this is essential for maintaining hydration.

Question 5

how does the renal system keep a acid base balance?

Answer 5

by excreting hydrogen ions and rebabsorbing biacarbonate ions. this maintains the bodys ph

Question 6

how does the renal system regulate blood pressure?

Answer 6

by controlling the volume of blood circulating in the body by adjusting the amount of water reabsorbed.

Question 7

why does the renal system have the production of erythropoietn?

Answer 7

this stimulates the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow which helps maintain an adequate supply of oxygen carrying red blood cells.

Question 8

why does the renal system activate vitamin d??

Answer 8

it is crucial for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the intestines which is necessary for healthy bones and teeth

Question 9

what is the process of renal filteration?

Answer 9

blood flows to the kidneys,
filteration at the glomeruli,
filtrate formation,
reabsorption and secreation in the renal tubes.

Question 10

what substances from the renal tubes get filtered back into the bloodstream?

Answer 10

glucose, amino acids and most of the filtered water.

Question 11

what do the kidneys do?

Answer 11

they filter the blood and make wee which the body eliminates.

Question 12

where are the kidneys located?

Answer 12

on either side of the back of your abdomen just below the rib cage.

Question 13

hat does the ureters do?

Answer 13

2 thin tubes inside your pelvis carrying wee from your kidneys to the bladder.

Question 14

what does the bladder do?

Answer 14

holds the wee until your ready to empty it.

it is hallow, made of muscle and shaped like a tringular balloon. your bladder expands as it fills up.

Question 15

what is the urethra?

Answer 15

this tube carries wee from your bladder out of the body. you have 2 sphincter muscles that close of the urethra to keep wee in

Question 16

how do you get a uti or sti?

Answer 16

this occurs when bacteria enters the uninary tract through the urethra. antibiotics are prescribed

Question 17

what are kidney stones?

Answer 17

small masses that form when waste products clump together. kidney stones that move to your ureter can cause severe pain and block the flow of wee

Question 18

what is intersititial cystitis?

Answer 18

painful bladder syndrome that causes inflammation in the bladder.

Question 19

what are symptoms of urinary tract conditions?

Answer 19

changes in how you wee, changes in the wee, pain in the abdpminal region, fever muscle aches and general unwell feeling.

Question 20

what is the size difference in men and females for the urethra length?

Answer 20

in males the urethra is much longer as it extends through the penis, it provides a pathway for semen and wee.

in women it is much shorter and opens just above the vaginal opening for urine.

Question 21

what is the prostate gland?

Answer 21

in a male the prostrate gland secreates fluids that mix with sperm to form semen during ejaculation

Question 22

is the bladder bigger in male or female and why?

Answer 22

males as it stores urine and seminal fluids

Question 23

what do the 2 spinchters in the male body do in the bladder?

Answer 23

the internal sphincter which is involuntray and prevents semen from entering the bladder doing ejaculation and external sphincter which is voluntray and allows control over urinination

Question 24

what do the pelvic floor muscles do in women?

Answer 24

help support the bladder and other pelvic organs. weaker pelvic floor muscles can contribute to conditions like urinary incontience

Question 25

how do you keep your urinary system healthy?

Answer 25

stay hydrated, balanced diet, good hygiene, urinate when needed, safe sex, exercise, good bathroom habits, avoid smoking.