The Urinary System Flashcards
1
Q
what does the urinary system consists
A
kidney, urinary bladder, ureters + urethra
2
Q
purpose of the urinary system
A
- Excretion of the urea + other toxins
- Maintenance of blood volume + osmolarity
3
Q
function of the kidneys
A
filter the blood to produce urine
4
Q
location of the kidneys
A
lie on the posterior wall of the abdomen in the right + left hypochondriac regions from vertebrate T12 to L3
5
Q
location of the adrenal glands
A
located on the superior aspect of each kidney
6
Q
function of the adrenal glands
A
produce many of the body’s chemical messengers
7
Q
hormones secreted from the adrenal cortex
A
- Cortisol
- Aldosterone
- Sex hormones
8
Q
hormones secreted from the adrenal medula
A
- Adrenaline
- Noradrenaline
9
Q
location of the urinary bladder
A
below the suprapubic region in the lesser pelvis
10
Q
mechanisms of bladder emptying
A
the bladder contacts + expels urine through the urethra
