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What is the main function of the urinary system?
What is the main function of the urinary system?
Which term represents the study of the urinary system?
Which term represents the study of the urinary system?
Where are the kidneys located in the human body?
Where are the kidneys located in the human body?
What does the adrenal gland influence in relation to the kidneys?
What does the adrenal gland influence in relation to the kidneys?
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Which of the following functions is NOT associated with the kidneys?
Which of the following functions is NOT associated with the kidneys?
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Study Notes
Urinary System Terminology
- Ur- or urin- or uro-: These terms are derived from the Greek verb ourein, which means to urinate. Urology is the study of the urinary system.
- Renal: This term is derived from ren, the Latin word for kidney.
The Urinary System
- The urinary system functions as the body's water treatment plant.
- It filters blood and collects and expels liquid waste products as urine.
The Kidneys
- The kidneys are bean-shaped organs located on either side of the vertebral column, between the 12th thoracic and 3rd lumbar vertebrae.
- The right kidney is slightly lower than the left due to the liver's position.
- Each kidney is approximately 4 inches (10 cm) long and contains many functional units.
- The kidneys receive approximately 20% of the blood pumped by the heart each minute.
Adrenal Glands
- The adrenal glands sit atop each kidney.
- These glands influence the renal system by affecting blood pressure and regulating sodium and water retention.
Blood Flow
- Waste-filled blood enters the kidneys through the renal artery, a branch of the abdominal aorta.
- Blood flows through a network of smaller blood vessels and filtration structures.
Kidney Functions
- The kidneys play a vital role in regulating four major bodily functions:
- Blood pressure
- Acid-base balance
- Red blood cell formation
- Electrolyte balance
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Test your knowledge of the urinary system and its terminology. This quiz covers terms related to urine, the kidneys, and the overall function of the urinary system. Perfect for students studying anatomy and physiology!
