The Urinary System Flashcards

1
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what does the urinary system consists

A

kidney, urinary bladder, ureters + urethra

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2
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purpose of the urinary system

A
  • Excretion of the urea + other toxins

- Maintenance of blood volume + osmolarity

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3
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function of the kidneys

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filter the blood to produce urine

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4
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location of the kidneys

A

lie on the posterior wall of the abdomen in the right + left hypochondriac regions from vertebrate T12 to L3

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5
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location of the adrenal glands

A

located on the superior aspect of each kidney

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6
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function of the adrenal glands

A

produce many of the body’s chemical messengers

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7
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hormones secreted from the adrenal cortex

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  • Cortisol
  • Aldosterone
  • Sex hormones
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8
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hormones secreted from the adrenal medula

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  • Adrenaline

- Noradrenaline

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9
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location of the urinary bladder

A

below the suprapubic region in the lesser pelvis

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10
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mechanisms of bladder emptying

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the bladder contacts + expels urine through the urethra

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