Urinary System and Circulatory Functions

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Match the following circulations with their correct description:

Pulmonary circulation = Carries deoxygenated blood to the lungs Systemic circulation = Delivers oxygenated blood to body tissues Coronary circulation = Supplies blood to heart muscle Hepatic circulation = Involves blood flow to the liver

Match the blood vessels to their correct locations:

Pulmonary veins = Return oxygenated blood to the left atrium Vena cava = Brings deoxygenated blood to the right atrium Aorta = Distributes oxygenated blood to the body Pulmonary arteries = Carry deoxygenated blood to the lungs

Match the functions with their respective circulations:

Pulmonary circulation = Gas exchange in the lungs Systemic circulation = Nutrient delivery to tissues Coronary circulation = Blood flow to the heart Cerebral circulation = Blood supply to the brain

Match the excretory roles with their related circulatory roles:

Systemic circulation = Carries waste to kidneys Pulmonary circulation = Removes carbon dioxide from blood Coronary circulation = No role in excretion Hepatic circulation = Transports waste to the liver Signup and view all the answers

Match the extended activities with their focus areas:

Urine test analysis = Understanding normal urine constituents Organ donation awareness = Importance of organ donation Waste-free initiatives = Environmental sustainability Respiratory system models = Anatomy education Signup and view all the answers

Match the urine components with the possible diseases:

Glucose = Diabetes Albumin = Kidney diseases Bilirubin = Jaundice Pus cells = Urinary tract infections Signup and view all the answers

Match the glucose concentration with the corresponding color change:

0% = No change (remains blue) 0.5 – 1% = Green 1.5 - 2% = Orange <blockquote> 2% = Red/Brick red </blockquote> Signup and view all the answers

Match the harmful effects of avoiding urination with their outcomes:

Long urination avoidance = Infection in the urinary bladder Increased bacteria retention = Serious kidney diseases Dehydration = Increased risk of urinary infections Prolonged retention = Damage to the inner membrane Signup and view all the answers

Match the component with its urine observation:

Glucose = Indicates inability to regulate blood sugar Albumin = Potential kidney damage Blood = Possible kidney issues Calcium oxalate crystals = Kidney stones risk Signup and view all the answers

Match the steps involved in glucose detection with their actions:

Take urine sample = Use clean test tubes Add Benedict reagent = Test for sugar Heat the samples = Observe color changes Observe color change = Determine glucose concentration Signup and view all the answers

Match the key aspects of timely urination with their benefits:

Drinking water = Helps in flushing out germs Timely urination = Prevents bacterial growth Regular hydration = Reduces infection risk Avoiding retention = Protects kidney function Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms related to kidney failure with their descriptions:

Hemodialysis = Removal of waste from blood Kidney dysfunction = Interruption of waste filtering Excretory materials = Accumulation in blood Complete kidney failure = Need for dialysis Signup and view all the answers

Match the practices with their importance in urinary health:

Drinking sufficient water = Prevents urinary tract infections Avoiding long urination = Reduces risk of infections Timely medical check-ups = Early diagnosis of diseases Regular urine testing = Monitors kidney health Signup and view all the answers

Match the major excretory substances with their description:

Carbon dioxide = Byproduct of cellular respiration Urea = Main nitrogenous waste in urine Excess water = Filtered and excreted through urine Salts = Excess minerals excreted through sweat Signup and view all the answers

Match the components of glomerular filtrate with their functions:

Water = Majority component of filtrate Glucose = Reabsorbed to provide energy Amino acids = Building blocks of proteins Vitamins = Essential organic compounds Signup and view all the answers

Match the organs involved in urine excretion with their roles:

Kidney = Main excretory organ Ureter = Carries urine to the bladder Urinary bladder = Stores urine before release Urethra = Carries urine outside the body Signup and view all the answers

Match the blood vessels related to the kidneys with their functions:

Renal artery = Carries blood to the kidney Renal vein = Carries blood away from the kidney Glomerulus = Network of capillaries for filtration Nephron = Basic functional unit of the kidney Signup and view all the answers

Match the nitrogenous waste products with their sources:

Urea = Produced from ammonia in the liver Uric acid = Waste from purine metabolism Creatinine = Waste from muscle metabolism Ammonia = Toxic byproduct of protein metabolism Signup and view all the answers

Match the renal system structures with their descriptions:

Pelvis = Collects urine in the kidney Nephron = Functional unit of the kidney Liver = Synthesizes urea from ammonia Sweat glands = Excrete excess salts and water Signup and view all the answers

Match the following indicators with their inspiration phase description:

Action of intercostal muscles = Contracts (lifts the ribs) Movement of ribs = Rises Change that occurs to the diaphragm = Contracts (flattens) Volume of thoracic cavity = Increases Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

Excretion = Removal of waste from the body Filtration = Process of separating waste from blood Reabsorption = Returning nutrients back to blood Homeostasis = Regulation of internal balance Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of waste products with their categories:

Nitrogenous waste = Includes urea and uric acid Salts = Inorganic waste in urine Excess water = Used for eliminating waste Carbon dioxide = Gaseous waste during respiration Signup and view all the answers

Match the following gas concentrations with their respective locations:

Oxygen concentration = Higher in the alveolus Carbon dioxide concentration = Higher in the blood capillaries Oxygen diffusion direction = Into the blood capillaries Carbon dioxide diffusion direction = Into the alveolus Signup and view all the answers

Match the following features with their function in alveolar exchange:

Thin walls of alveolus = Facilitates easy diffusion of gases Moisture in alveolar wall = Helps dissolve respiratory gases Distance between alveolus and blood capillary = Less than one thousandth of a millimeter Red blood cells = Contain hemoglobin for oxygen transport Signup and view all the answers

Match the following actions with their corresponding phases of respiration:

Inspiration = Air enters the lungs Expiration = Air leaves the lungs Oxygen diffusion = From alveolus into blood Carbon dioxide diffusion = From blood into alveolus Signup and view all the answers

Match the following pressures with their phase descriptions:

Pressure of air in the lungs during inspiration = Decreases Pressure of air in the lungs during expiration = Increases Movement of air during inspiration = Enters the lungs Movement of air during expiration = Leaves the lungs Signup and view all the answers

Match the following components with their roles in gas exchange:

Alveolar wall = Single layer of cells facilitating diffusion Blood capillary wall = Single layer of cells facilitating diffusion Carbon dioxide concentration = High in the blood Oxygen concentration = Low in the blood Signup and view all the answers

Match the following processes with their corresponding gas characteristics:

Oxygen diffusion into blood = Occurs from higher to lower concentration Carbon dioxide diffusion into alveolus = Occurs from higher to lower concentration Gas exchange efficiency = Enhanced by thin walls Moisture's role = Assists in gas dissolution Signup and view all the answers

Match the steps of hemodialysis with their descriptions:

Step 1 = Blood is drawn and heparin is added. Step 2 = Blood circulates through the dialysis unit. Step 3 = Purified blood is returned to the patient. Step 4 = Dialysis fluid is removed and replaced. Signup and view all the answers

Match the excretory products with their corresponding organisms:

Amoeba = Ammonia Earthworm = Uric acid Insects = Ammonia Birds = Uric acid Signup and view all the answers

Match the excretory organ mechanisms with their respective organisms:

Earthworm = Nephridia Fish = Kidneys Reptiles = Kidneys Frog = Kidneys Signup and view all the answers

Match the following organs with their primary function in maintaining homeostasis:

Liver = Filters blood and produces bile Kidney = Filters waste products and produces urine Lungs = Exchanges gases Skin = Regulates body temperature and excretes sweat Signup and view all the answers

Match the following factors with their impact on homeostasis:

Wrong food habits = Disrupts normal body function Lack of exercise = Contributes to cardiovascular disease Alcoholism = Has severe health impacts Pollution = Weakens the immune system Signup and view all the answers

Match the components of kidney transplantation with their process:

Preparation = Blood and tissue matching Surgery = Connecting blood vessels and ureter Post Surgery = Medications to prevent rejection Follow up = Monitoring health of new kidney Signup and view all the answers

Match the excretory products to their description:

Ammonia = Main excretory product for aquatic organisms Uric acid = Conserves water in excretory process Water vapor = Excreted through stomata in plants Stomata = Small pores on leaves for gas exchange Signup and view all the answers

Match the following substances with their excretion method:

Water = Excreted through hydathodes Solid wastes = Include heart wood and dropping of leaves Salts = Excreted through specialized pores Resins = Excreted as solid wastes Signup and view all the answers

Match the following excretion methods with the corresponding groups:

Contractile vacuole = Amoeba Malpighian tubules = Insects Kidneys = Frog Signup and view all the answers

Match the following preventive measures with their corresponding areas of focus:

Individuals = Adopt eco-friendly practices Society = Promote environmental conservation Communities = Work together on sustainable policies Organizations = Implement conservation practices Signup and view all the answers

Match the dialysis procedure with its rationale:

Dialysis fluid replacement = To remove waste products effectively Blood circulation = To allow diffusion of waste Heparin addition = To prevent clotting Blood purification = To restore homeostasis Signup and view all the answers

Match the following health issues with their related lifestyle factors:

Over nutrition = An unbalanced diet leading to health problems Mental stress = Contributes to weight gain and cardiovascular disease Smoking = Impacts various organ systems negatively Lack of hygiene = Leads to exposure to pathogens Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms related to kidneys with their definitions:

Kidneys = Main organ for excretion in vertebrates Ureter = Transports urine from kidneys to bladder Dialysis = Artificial method of filtering blood Transplantation = Replacing a failed kidney with a donor kidney Signup and view all the answers

Match the following organs with their function during gas exchange:

Lungs = Remove carbon dioxide and take in oxygen Skin = Provides barrier against infection Liver = Detoxifies harmful substances Kidney = Filters blood Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

Homeostasis = Sign of life and internal balance Detoxification = Process of removing harmful substances Excretion = Removal of waste products from the body Environmental conservation = Protection and sustainable use of resources Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of drug use with their potential effects:

Addictive drugs = Severe health impacts Improper use of medicines = Adverse effects on body functions Alcoholism = Detrimental to health Smoking = Negative effects on organ systems Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Respiration and Excretion

Human Respiratory System: Includes gaseous exchange, cellular respiration, respiration in other organisms, and urea synthesis.
Formation of Urine: A process involved in excretion.
Excretion in Plants: Plants also excrete waste products.
Hemodialysis: A process used to filter waste from blood for patients with kidney failure.
Kidney Transplantation: A surgical procedure that replaces a diseased kidney.
Homeostasis: Maintaining a stable internal body environment.

Respiration

What is Respiration? Antoine Lavoisier's eighteenth-century experiments showed respiration in organisms is similar to burning of objects. During respiration, oxygen is used, and carbon dioxide is released.
Role of Oxygen in Respiration and Burning: Oxygen is essential for both processes.
Products of Respiration and Burning: Carbon dioxide and heat are produced during both.

Respiratory Surface in Human Beings

Alveoli: Tiny air sacs in the lungs, where gas exchange occurs.
Structure of Alveoli: Delicate, elastic air sacs at the tip of bronchioles, with a vast network of capillaries on their surface.
Surface Area of Alveoli: ~70m² to maximize gas exchange.

Ventilation

Ventilation Definition: The process of moving air into and out of the lungs.
Stages of Ventilation: Inspiration (inhalation) and Expiration (exhalation).
Mechanisms of Inspiration and Expiration: Intercostal muscles and diaphragm contraction/relaxation.

Alveolar Exchange of Gases

Exchange Process: Oxygen moves from the alveoli into the blood, and carbon dioxide moves from the blood into the alveoli.
Factors Affecting Exchange: Moisture in alveoli; concentration gradients of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood and alveoli.
Structure of Respiratory System Indicators: Alveolar walls and blood capillaries are made up of extremely thin layers of cells, increasing efficiency of gas exchange.

Surfactant

Function of Surfactant: Substances inside the alveoli help them expand and contract easily during breathing. Low levels cause breathing difficulties, especially in premature infants.

Respiration in other organisms

Examples and Mechanisms: Amoeba, Earthworm, Insects, Fish, Frogs, Reptiles, and Birds each have different excretory mechanisms, often related to body structures like skin, gills, or lungs.

Urea Synthesis

Formation of Urea: The liver converts ammonia, a toxic byproduct of protein metabolism, into less toxic urea.
Where Urea is Synthesized: Liver.
Urea Elimination: Kidneys filter urea from the blood and excrete it in urine.

Nephrons: Basic functional units of the kidneys, responsible for filtering blood and forming urine.
Parts of Kidney: Renal artery, Renal vein, Pelvis, Ureter, Urinary bladder, Urethra, Bowman's capsule, Glomerulus, Renal tubule, Collecting duct.
Structure and Function of Nephrons: Nephrons are well suited for blood filtration, reabsorption, and secretion, enabling the kidneys to regulate water, electrolytes, and waste products.

Urine Formation

Ultrafiltration: First stage of urine formation, where blood pressure forces water and small molecules out of the glomerulus into the Bowman's Capsule.
Reabsorption: Essential substances (e.g., water, glucose, amino acids) are reabsorbed from the glomerular filtrate back into the blood in the renal tubules.
Secretion: Some waste products (e.g., hydrogen ions, creatinine) are actively transported into the renal tubules from the blood.

Health of Kidneys

Factors Affecting Kidney Health: Germ presence, prolonged urination, insufficient water intake.

Hemodialysis

Purpose: Replaces the filtering function of the kidneys when they fail.
Process: Waste products are removed from the blood through a dialysis machine.

Kidney Transplantation

Reasons: Required for patients with end-stage kidney diseases.
Procedure: A healthy kidney is transplanted from a donor (living or deceased).
Post-Surgery Care: The recipient needs immunosuppressants to prevent rejection and regular follow-up examinations.

Homeostasis

Definition: The stable internal environment of the body, involving many body parts contributing.
Maintenance: Regulates body temperature, blood pressure, pH, water and salt balance.

Environmental Factors Affecting Organisms

Identifying Themes: Pollution, lack of hygiene, overnutrition, undernutrition, lack of exercise, and stress.
Discussion and Panel: Addressing harmful environmental factors and the importance of individual actions.

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Test your knowledge on the connections between the circulatory and urinary systems. This quiz covers various components, their functions, and the relationships between blood vessels, glomerular filtrate, and urine analysis. Enhance your understanding of urinary health and disease correlations.