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What is the main function of the kidneys in the urinary system?
What is the main function of the kidneys in the urinary system?
- Storing urine
- Regulating body temperature
- Carrying urine out of the body
- Purifying blood and making urine (correct)
What happens when the bladder is full?
What happens when the bladder is full?
- 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
What is a symptom of a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)?
What is a symptom of a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)?
- Pain in the head
- Fatigue
- Nausea and vomiting
- A burning feeling when you pee (correct)
What can destroy the urinary system?
What can destroy the urinary system?
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What can increase the risk of bladder cancer?
What can increase the risk of bladder cancer?
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What is a characteristic of kidney stones?
What is a characteristic of kidney stones?
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Which system is affected by a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)?
Which system is affected by a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)?
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What can happen if bladder cancer is not treated?
What can happen if bladder cancer is not treated?
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Study Notes
Urinary System
- 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.
Maintaining a Healthy Urinary System
- Drinking water is essential for a healthy urinary system, avoiding substances like tobacco, alcohol, and drugs that can harm it.
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- 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.
Bladder Cancer
- 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.
Kidney Stones
- 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.
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Learn about the urinary system, its components, and how it functions to rid our bodies of waste. From the kidneys to the urethra, understand how our body filters and purifies blood and urine.
