Urinary system (W4) Flashcards

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What does the urinary system

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  • 2 kidnseys
  • 2 ureters
  • bladder
  • urethra
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What are the functions of the kidney

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  • osmosregulation
  • blood pressure
  • filter blood
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What are the 3 major salivary glands

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  1. parotid
  2. submandibular
  3. sublingual
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Describe the structure and funcion of the 3 salivary glands

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  1. Parotid - largest roughly pyramidal; major duct isStensen duct
  2. Submandibular - second largest. main duct is Wharton duct
  3. Sublingual - smallest major gland
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How are minor glnds controlled

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continuously and are under local control

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Whta do major glands secrete in response to

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  • parasymoathetic activity induced by physcial, chemical and psychological stimuli
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What is saliva

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hypotnoci watery solution containing
- mucus
- enzymes
- antibodies
- ionorganic organs

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What is the function of saliva

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  • Lubrication
  • Buffering
  • Maintaining tooth integrity
  • Antibacterial function
  • Taste and digestion
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Where do the salivary gladns innervate

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directly and indirectly sympathetically andparasympathetically

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What do the parasympathetic and sympatheric stimulation do to saliva

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Parasympathetic - evokes lots of saliva
Sympathetic - makes small of no flow

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