The Urinary System

Questions and Answers

Storing urine

Regulating body temperature

Carrying urine out of the body

Purifying blood and making urine (correct)

A message is sent by the brain to allow urine out via the urethra (correct)

The urinary system shuts down

The kidneys stop functioning

The urethra constricts

Pain in the head

Fatigue

Nausea and vomiting

A burning feeling when you pee (correct)

Tobacco and alcohol or drugs Signup and view all the answers

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They are made of minerals and salts Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

The urinary system helps rid our bodies of waste and contains important parts like the kidneys, bladder, and urethra.
Kidneys work as filters, purifying blood and making urine, which is then stored in the bladder.

Drinking water is essential for a healthy urinary system, avoiding substances like tobacco, alcohol, and drugs that can harm it.

Caused by bacteria entering the urinary tract, often due to improper wiping or holding pee for too long.
Symptoms include a burning feeling when peeing, frequent urination with little output, cloudy or smelly pee, and lower belly pain.

Occurs when bladder cells grow uncontrollably, often due to smoking or exposure to certain chemicals.
Symptoms include blood in urine, frequent urination, pain when peeing, and lower back pain.

Hard lumps made of minerals and salts that form in the kidneys, often due to dehydration or a diet high in certain foods.
Symptoms include severe back or side pain, painful urination, frequent or blocked urination, and blood in urine.