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