Urinary Tract Infections Flashcards
1
Q
What are the organs in the urinary system?
A
- Two kidneys
- Two ureters
- Bladder
- Urethra
2
Q
What does the urethra do in a woman?
A
-Carries urine
3
Q
What does the urethra do in men?
A
-Carries urine and seminal fluid
4
Q
What is cystitis?
A
-Infection of the urinary tract
5
Q
What is pyelonephritis?
A
- Infection of the kidneys
- Commonly caused by UTI
6
Q
What are UTI’s caused by 80% of the time?
A
-E.coli gut flora
7
Q
What are the female reproductive organs?
A
- Two ovaries
- Two fallopian tubes
- The uterus
8
Q
What do the ovaries do?
A
- Produce female sex hormones
- Ova
9
Q
What happens during ovulation?
A
-Ovum is released, it enters the fallopian tube where it may be fertilised if sperm is present.
10
Q
Why do woman get more UTI’s than men?
A
-Shorter urethra
11
Q
What can cause UTI?
A
- Faecal flora spreading from anus to the urethra
- Leads to inflammation of the urinary tract
