Urinary System Overview

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What role does the urinary system primarily serve?

  • Producing hormones
  • Regulating blood pressure
  • Assisting in digestion
  • Disposing of waste and excess materials (correct)

Which part of the nephron is responsible for filtration?

  • Glomerulus (correct)
  • Henle Loop
  • Ureter
  • Tubule

What is the normal range for blood pH in the human body?

  • 7.5~8.0
  • 6.5~7.0
  • 7.0~7.5 (correct)
  • 8.0~8.5

Which organ of the urinary system is primarily responsible for storing urine?

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What is the purpose of the skin in terms of homeostasis?

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Which of the following statements about warm-blooded animals is true?

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What is a consequence of protein denaturation at high temperatures?

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Which substance is commonly reabsorbed in the nephron?

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Which skin type has a moderate amount of melanin and a medium level of UV resistance?

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What is the primary function of the skin related to pathogen entry?

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Which ethnicity is primarily associated with dark skin?

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Which skin type is most likely to burn with exposure to UV rays?

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What part of the skin is primarily responsible for sensing touch and temperature?

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What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

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Which type of muscle is controlled involuntarily?

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What type of joint is characterized by lubrication with synovial fluid?

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Which component makes up approximately 70% of the skeleton's composition?

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Albinism is characterized by a deficiency in which substance?

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Which part of the eye is responsible for color perception?

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What is the role of collagen in the skin?

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Which type of sensory receptor is responsible for detecting pain?

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Which skin tone variation typically has low melanin levels?

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the muscular system?

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Which category of muscle tissue is striated and involuntary?

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What effect does excess sebum have on the skin?

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What percentage of the skeleton is made up of organic materials?

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What type of visual impairment is characterized by difficulty seeing far away?

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Flashcards

Skin pigment

Melanin is the pigment that determines skin color.

Skin function (barrier)

Skin prevents pathogens and water loss.

Skin function (temperature)

Skin regulates body temperature by controlling heat loss.

UV resistance (skin)

Higher melanin leads to greater resistance to UV damage.

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Skin parts (epidermis)

The outer layer of skin; a protective top layer.

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Urinary system function

Removes waste and excess materials, regulating internal conditions like body temperature, water, and blood content.

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Homeostasis

Maintaining a stable internal environment in the body.

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Blood pH

Measures acidity of blood, and typically is 7.0-7.5

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Kidney function

Main filtering organ of the urinary system, containing nephrons for filtration.

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Nephron structure

Kidney filtering units; consist of glomerulus for filtration, tubule for transport, and Henle loop for reabsorption.

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Urea

A waste product removed by the kidneys.

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Homeotherm (Warm-blooded)

Animals that maintain a constant internal body temperature.

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Ectotherm (Cold-blooded)

Animals that rely on external sources for body heat.

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Skin tone variations

Differences in skin color resulting from varying melanin levels.

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Melanin

Pigment determining skin color; influenced by genetics and ancestry.

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Skin cancer

Disease caused by excessive exposure to UV radiation.

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Albinism

Genetic condition causing lack of melanin in skin, hair, and eyes.

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UV radiation

Harmful form of light emitted from the sun.

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Eye function

Enables sight, including perception of light, colors, and depth.

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Myopia

Nearsightedness; difficulty seeing distant objects.

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Hypermetropia

Farsightedness; difficulty seeing close objects.

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Skin senses

Touch, pressure, pain, temperature, and texture.

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Skeletal system function

Provides body shape, structure, and attachment points for muscles.

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Bone composition

Consists of inorganic materials (calcium & phosphorus) and organic materials (collagen).

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Cartilage

Connective tissue protecting joints and cushioning bones.

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Joints

Connection points between two or more bones, held together by ligaments.

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Muscle categories

Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac, distinguished by placement, control, and structure.

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Muscle function

Enables movement and generates heat.

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Study Notes

Urinary System

  • Main function: Disposes of waste and excess materials, regulates internal conditions (body temperature, water content, blood content) in collaboration with cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
  • Homeostasis: Maintains internal environment relatively constant.
  • pH: Power of Hydrogen, level of acidity, blood pH ~7.0-7.5.
  • Temperature ~ 30°C.
  • Organs:
    • Kidney: Main filtering organ.
    • Ureter: Delivers urine from kidneys to bladder.
    • Bladder: Stores urine until release.
    • Urethra: Disposes urine from body.
    • Skin: Part of the system.

Urinary System - Health

  • Urine contains waste materials, excess water, and urea.
  • Body reabsorbs proteins and sugars (carbohydrates).
  • Excess ions are also components of urine.

Urinary System - Organs Detail

  • Nephrons (filtering tissues):
    • Glomerulus: Filtration structure.
    • Tubule: Connector.
    • Henle Loop: Reabsorption of usable materials.

Homeotherm

  • Maintains constant body temperature despite environmental changes, also known as warm-blooded or endothermic.

Cold-blooded Organisms

  • Body temperature changes with the environment, also known as ectothermic.

Skin Functions

  • Forms a tough outer layer resisting damage.
  • Acts as a barrier against pathogens.
  • Prevents water loss from the body.
  • Acts as a sensor for touch and temperature.
  • Regulates heat loss.

Skin Color

  • Color variations based on melanin amounts.
  • Fair Skin: Low melanin content, low UV resistance.
  • Medium Skin: Moderate melanin content, medium UV resistance.
  • Dark Skin: High melanin content, high UV resistance and protection.

Skin Health

  • Radiation (UV): Exposure to too much UV light can cause burns, skin cancer; sunscreen use is important.
  • Albinism: Lack of melanin.
  • Sanitary: Dirt and particles can block pores, causing acne, microorganisms infections.

Other Body Systems Notes

  • Sense Organs

    • Eyes: Components, function.
    • Skin: Sensory receptors for touch, pressure, pain, temperature, and texture.
    • Ear: Hearing and balance, components.
    • Nose and Tongue: Sense of smell and taste.
  • Skeletal System

    • Functions: Gives shape and structure to the body, point of attachment for muscles.
    • Composition of bone: 70% inorganic materials (calcium & phosphorus).
  • Muscular System

    • Main function: Allows movement.
    • Creates heat in body, important for temperature regulation.
    • Different types of muscles (skeletal, smooth, cardiac) have different placements and functions.
  • Skeletal, Muscular & Nervous system - table data summarizes details about these systems.

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