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What is the primary function of the bladder?
What is the primary function of the bladder?
- Filtration of blood
- Production of urine
- Reservoir for urine (correct)
- Transportation of urine
Which statement accurately describes the ureters?
Which statement accurately describes the ureters?
- They are channels that carry blood from the kidneys.
- They pass through the linea terminalis to enter the pelvis minor. (correct)
- They are approximately 15-20 cm long.
- They transport urine from the bladder to the kidneys.
What distinguishes the composition of the male urethra from that of the female urethra?
What distinguishes the composition of the male urethra from that of the female urethra?
- The female urethra has a sphincter that is absent in males.
- The male urethra is 15-20 cm long, while the female is 3-5 cm long. (correct)
- The male urethra is shorter than the female urethra.
- The male urethra transports both urine and reproductive fluids. (correct)
Where is the apex of the bladder located?
Where is the apex of the bladder located?
What role does reabsorption play in kidney function?
What role does reabsorption play in kidney function?
What anatomical region does the fundus of the bladder correspond to?
What anatomical region does the fundus of the bladder correspond to?
What is the normal capacity of the bladder?
What is the normal capacity of the bladder?
What is the order of parts of the male urethra?
What is the order of parts of the male urethra?
What is the primary function of the urinary system?
What is the primary function of the urinary system?
Which organ is NOT part of the urinary system?
Which organ is NOT part of the urinary system?
Where is the hilum renale located in the kidney?
Where is the hilum renale located in the kidney?
What is the approximate filtration rate in the kidneys?
What is the approximate filtration rate in the kidneys?
Which part of the kidney houses the glomeruli and Bowman's capsules?
Which part of the kidney houses the glomeruli and Bowman's capsules?
How many nephrons are approximately found in each kidney?
How many nephrons are approximately found in each kidney?
What structure is oriented toward the cortex in the renal medulla?
What structure is oriented toward the cortex in the renal medulla?
What is one of the functions of the urinary system apart from blood filtration?
What is one of the functions of the urinary system apart from blood filtration?
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Blood Filtration
Blood Filtration
The process where blood is filtered and waste products are removed from the body.
Kidneys
Kidneys
Organs that filter blood, remove waste products, and maintain electrolyte balance.
Renal Pelvis
Renal Pelvis
A funnel-shaped structure in the kidney that collects urine from the collecting ducts.
Nephrons
Nephrons
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Cortex
Cortex
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Medulla
Medulla
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Filtration
Filtration
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Reabsorption
Reabsorption
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Excretion
Excretion
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Renal Artery
Renal Artery
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Ureters
Ureters
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Bladder
Bladder
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Apex Vesicae
Apex Vesicae
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Fundus Vesicae
Fundus Vesicae
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Corpus Vesicae
Corpus Vesicae
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Study Notes
Urinary System
- The urinary system moves waste products from the kidneys to the bladder.
- In women, the ovaries are near the kidneys.
- Kidneys filter blood and send waste to the bladder.
Kidney Functions
- Kidneys filter blood.
- Maintain appropriate electrolyte concentrations.
- Regulate blood volume and pressure.
- Activate vitamin D.
- Produce erythropoietin (stimulates red blood cell production).
- Excrete metabolic wastes.
- Maintain acid-base balance.
- Remove waste products.
Kidney Location
- Located in the upper part of the posterior abdominal wall.
- The right kidney is positioned at the level of T12 to L3, while the left kidney is at the level of T11 to L2 on the vertebral column.
- The left kidney is higher than the right kidney.
Urinary System Organs
- Kidneys
- Ureters
- Urinary bladder
- Urethra
Urine Formation
- Three Stages (Filtration, Reabsorption, and Excretion):
- Filtration: Plasma fluid passes from the glomerulus to the capsule.
- Reabsorption: Active & passive transport of substances back into the bloodstream.
- Excretion: Metabolic wastes are transferred from capillaries to the tubules, becoming part of the urine.
Ureters
- Channels that transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
- Approximately 25-30 cm long.
- Pass through the linea terminalis to enter the pelvis minor.
- Travel along the lateral wall of the pelvis to reach the bladder.
Bladder
- Reservoir for urine.
- Located posterior to the symphysis pubis (anterior to the uterus in females, anterior to the rectum in males).
- Normal capacity is ~220 mL, but can hold up to 500 mL.
Urethra
- Transports urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.
- 15-20 cm long in males, 3-5 cm in females.
- Contains internal and external sphincter muscles to control urination.
Additional Kidney Structures
- Renal pelvis: collects urine from the calices.
- Calyx (minor and major): collects urine from the nephrons.
- Medulla: contains the pyramids
- Cortex: contains the glomeruli.
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Test your knowledge on the urinary system, including the functions and locations of the kidneys, urine formation, and the organs involved. This quiz covers the essential aspects of the urinary system and how it contributes to waste removal and homeostasis in the body.
