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What is the main functional unit of the kidney?
What is the main functional unit of the kidney?
What is the role of the minor calyces in the kidney?
What is the role of the minor calyces in the kidney?
What is the shape of the urinary bladder?
What is the shape of the urinary bladder?
Where does the ureter originate?
Where does the ureter originate?
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What is contained within the renal corpuscle?
What is contained within the renal corpuscle?
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What is the typical capacity of the urinary bladder?
What is the typical capacity of the urinary bladder?
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What are the two main parts of a nephron?
What are the two main parts of a nephron?
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Which structure is formed by the aggregation of minor calyces?
Which structure is formed by the aggregation of minor calyces?
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What is the primary function of the female urethra?
What is the primary function of the female urethra?
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What is the length of the prostatic urethra in males?
What is the length of the prostatic urethra in males?
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Which part of the male urethra is the narrowest?
Which part of the male urethra is the narrowest?
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What is an indwelling (Foley) catheter primarily used for?
What is an indwelling (Foley) catheter primarily used for?
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What is a suprapubic catheter?
What is a suprapubic catheter?
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What function does the male urethra serve that the female urethra does not?
What function does the male urethra serve that the female urethra does not?
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What is one reason a urinary catheter might be used?
What is one reason a urinary catheter might be used?
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Which statement about the penile urethra is correct?
Which statement about the penile urethra is correct?
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What shape are the kidneys classified as?
What shape are the kidneys classified as?
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Which statement about the positioning of the kidneys is correct?
Which statement about the positioning of the kidneys is correct?
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What role does the enzyme renin play in the body?
What role does the enzyme renin play in the body?
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Which of the following statements about the renal medulla is true?
Which of the following statements about the renal medulla is true?
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What is the primary function of erythropoietin released by the kidneys?
What is the primary function of erythropoietin released by the kidneys?
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What structure protects the kidneys?
What structure protects the kidneys?
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Which process is NOT a function of the kidneys?
Which process is NOT a function of the kidneys?
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What is the pathway that urine follows from the kidneys to outside the body?
What is the pathway that urine follows from the kidneys to outside the body?
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Study Notes
Urinary System Overview
- The urinary system removes waste products and toxins from the body.
- It filters blood and returns most water and solutes back to the bloodstream.
- The system consists of two kidneys, two ureters, a urinary bladder, and a urethra.
Kidneys
- Location and Shape: Bean-shaped, paired organs located between the peritoneum and the posterior abdominal wall, at about the level of the first lumbar vertebra. Protected by the 11th and 12th ribs.
- Position: The right kidney is slightly lower than the left due to the liver's presence on the right side, which pushes it downward.
- Layers: Covered by a fibrous capsule called the renal capsule, which separates it from the adrenal gland.
Kidney Functions
- Filtration of Blood: Excretion of wastes and foreign substances.
- Water Regulation: Conserves or eliminates water to regulate blood volume.
- Blood Pressure Regulation: Releases renin to increase or decrease blood volume.
- Erythropoiesis Stimulation: Releases a hormone to stimulate red blood cell production.
- Acid-Base Balance: Plays a role in maintaining acid-base balance.
- Vitamin D Synthesis: Involved in vitamin D synthesis.
Internal Anatomy of the Kidneys
- Parenchyma: Divided into two parts: renal cortex and renal medulla.
- Renal Medulla: Contains triangular structures called renal pyramids, with the apex called renal papilla.
- Renal Sinus: A cavity containing the drainage system of the kidney.
- Drainage System: Cup-like structures (minor calyces) collect urine from papillary ducts, emptying into major calyces, which then empty into the renal pelvis, leading to the ureter.
The Nephron
- The functional unit of the kidney, each kidney has over 1 million nephrons.
- Renal Corpuscle: Contains glomerular capillaries where filtration occurs and Bowman's capsule, which collects the filtrate.
- Renal Tubule: Includes the proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle (descending and ascending limbs), and the distal convoluted tubule.
Anatomy of Ureters
- Muscular tubes (25 cm long) extending from the renal pelvis to the bladder.
- They move urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
Anatomy of the Urinary Bladder
- Shape: Hollow, distensible, three-sided pyramid with a lower angle known as the neck
- Capacity: 500-700 ml
- Location: Pelvic cavity, posterior to the pubic symphisis, anterior to the rectum in males, and anterior to the vagina and inferior to the uterus in females.
Male vs. Female Urinary System Differences
- Major differences are mainly in the urethra's length and function and the location of the bladder in relation to surrounding organs.
Anatomy of the Urethra
- Male Urethra: Length (19-20 cm), divided into three parts: prostatic, membranous, and penile urethra with functions related to urinary and ejaculatory systems
- Female Urethra: Length (4 cm), only for urinary function
Urinary Catheter
- A flexible tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine.
- Used for patients who have difficulty urinating on their own, need continuous urine output monitoring, or have recently undergone surgery.
- Different types include indwelling (Foley), intermittent (straight), and suprapubic catheters.
Types of Catheters
- Indwelling (Foley): Long-term use, stays in place with an inflated balloon.
- Intermittent (Straight): Short-term use, inserted for immediate drainage and then removed.
- Suprapubic: Surgically placed through the abdomen, long-term use.
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This quiz covers the urinary system, focusing on the anatomy and functions of the kidneys. It describes the structure, location, and various roles the kidneys play in filtering blood and regulating bodily waste. Test your understanding of how this essential system operates and its significance in maintaining homeostasis.
