The Urinary System - Overview Flashcards
1
Q
The urinary system plays an important role in maintaining the appropriate balance of ____ and ____
A
water and electrolytes
2
Q
The urinary system also eliminates ____ in the form of urine
A
wastes
3
Q
Body Fluid
A
The water that makes up 60% of the human body’s weight and the substances dissolved in the water
4
Q
Fluid both ____ and ____ each cell
A
fills and surrounds
5
Q
About two-thirds of all body fluid is within cells in the ____
A
intracellular compartment
6
Q
The remaining fluid is outside of cells in the ____
A
extracellular compartment
7
Q
The body must keep a correct ____ balance in these fluids for the proper function of muscle and nerve cells
A
electrolyte
