Ureter Bladder Urethra Flashcards
1
Q
What are kidney stones called and what is their composition
A
Renal Calculi, deposit of magnesium, calcium and Uric acid in renal pelvis
2
Q
What is hydronephrosis
A
Blockage of urine by kidney stones leading to urine back flow leading to renal failure
3
Q
Which hangs lower, right or left kidney
A
Right
4
Q
The bladder is lined with what
A
Mucosa
5
Q
The bladder has how many opening and to what and what dos this form
A
3, 2 for ureter and 1 for urethra. Trigone
6
Q
The bladder has 3 layers, name em
A
Inner mucosa, middle thick muscular and outer connective fibrous
7
Q
Urethra has what spinchters
A
Internal and external (same as anal)
8
Q
What causes urine to move down
A
Smooth muscle contraction
