Urinary System 1-9 Flashcards
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end / endo
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within; inside
2
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itis
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inflammation
3
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nephr / nephron
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kidney
4
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renal
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relating to the kidney
5
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pelvic
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hip girdle
6
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osis
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condition; disease
7
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Components of the Urinary System
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- Kidneys
- Urine
- Ureters
- Bladder
- Urethra
8
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Kidneys
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- (2) Primary organs of the urinary system
- Responsible for filtering blood and forming urine
- Contains functional units called Nephrons
9
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Urine
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Liquid waste formed by the kidneys
10
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Ureters
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(2) Muscular tubes lined with mucus membranes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder
11
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Bladder
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Is a hollow muscular organ situated behind the pubic bone.
12
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Urethra
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A narrow tube that passes urine from the bladder to the external environment.
13
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What are the functions of the Urinary System?
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- Filters fluids from the blood to regulate fluid volume, blood pressure, and electrolyte and PH levels.
- Eliminates liquid waste through the excretion of urine.
- Secretes hormones
14
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Clinical Connection of the Urinary System
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- Massage can positively enhance the functions of the urinary system.
- Massage of the abdomen can also benefit the urinary system.
- Since the kidneys are located somewhat superficially, bodyworker therapists must use caution applying force just below the 12th rib.
- Kidneys are a common source of non specific low back pain. Refer client to Dr. if combined with sweating and fever.
15
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Pathologies: Kidney Stones
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Indicated
Cautions: Unless passing a stone
16
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Pathologies: UTI
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Contraindicated, if fever is present
17
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Pathologies: Breast cancer
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Indicated
Caution: Unless traveled to lymph nodes.
