Urinary System Flashcards
1
Q
What 4 things make up the urinary system and what is the one that only males have?
A
Kidneys
Ureter
Bladder
Urethra
Prostate (male only)
2
Q
What do kidneys do in the urinary system?
A
Filter the blood
3
Q
What is the ureter?
A
They are a pair of long tubes from the kidneys to the bladder.
4
Q
What is the purpose of urination?
A
To remove toxins.
5
Q
How much can a bladder hold?
A
400-500mls
6
Q
What is the urethra?
A
It is where urine exits.
7
Q
How many ureters are there?
A
2, 1 per kidney.
8
Q
What is the bladder?
A
A large muscular sack which stores urine.
9
Q
What is ADH?
A
A hormone that is secreted when not much water is consumed.
10
Q
What does ADH do?
A
Goes to the kidneys and they hold onto the water they have left.
