Urinary system Flashcards
1
Q
What is the function of the urinary system?
A
Removes waste( urea, creatinine and Uric acid) from blood so build up doesn’t happen
2
Q
Parts of the urinary system
A
Kidney- ureter- urethra- urinary bladder
3
Q
What is filtration?
A
Blood enters each kidney and small particles are removed
4
Q
What is reabsorption?
A
Ensures body retains essential substances such as sugar water and sodium
5
Q
What is secretion?
A
process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell, gland, or organ for a particular function in the organism
6
Q
Urine through the system?
A
Bloodstream- Glamerulus- Golnerular capsule- renal tubule- renal pelvis- ureter- bladder- urethra- urinary meatus
