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What is the usual capacity of the adult bladder?
What is the usual capacity of the adult bladder?
How many nephrons are there in each kidney?
How many nephrons are there in each kidney?
Where are the kidneys located?
Where are the kidneys located?
What is the role of the ureters in the urinary system?
What is the role of the ureters in the urinary system?
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In males, what surrounds the urethra posteriorly and laterally?
In males, what surrounds the urethra posteriorly and laterally?
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Study Notes
Bladder Capacity
- The adult bladder can typically hold around 400 to 600 milliliters (mL) of urine before the urge to urinate becomes strong.
- This capacity can vary depending on factors like age, gender, and overall health.
Nephrons in the Kidneys
- Each kidney contains approximately one million nephrons, the functional units responsible for filtering waste products from the blood and producing urine.
Kidney Location
- The kidneys are located in the retroperitoneal space, which is the space behind the abdominal cavity, on either side of the vertebral column.
- They are typically positioned at about the level of the 12th thoracic vertebra to the 3rd lumbar vertebra.
Ureter Function
- The ureters are two narrow tubes that transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
- They have peristaltic contractions, which are rhythmic muscle movements that help propel urine downward.
Male Urethra
- The prostate gland surrounds the urethra posteriorly and laterally in males.
- This gland contributes to the production of seminal fluid and plays a role in male reproductive health.
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Test your knowledge of acute renal failure (ARF) with this quiz. Learn about the reversible clinical syndrome characterized by a sudden and almost complete loss of kidney function, failure to excrete waste products, and maintain fluid and electrolyte balance.
