excretory system -loop of henle

Question 1

what is the excretory system

Answer 1

the removal of wastes from the body

Question 2

what can happen if wastes build up

Answer 2

it can poison u

Question 3

what does the excretory system release

Answer 3

sweat, H2O, urine

Question 4

deamination

Answer 4

protein break down

Question 5

what is the excretory system the result of

Answer 5

protein break down

Question 6

functions of excretory system

Answer 6

regulates electrolytes and H2O, helps synthesis Vitamin D>calcium, affects blood volume, regulates ph concentration, RBC concentration, HOMEOSTASIS

Question 7

what is a normal blood ph concentration

Answer 7

7.35-7.45

Question 8

what triggers Vitamin D

Answer 8

sun

Question 9

where is urea found

Answer 9

aquatic animals, diluted in ocean

Question 10

is urea poisonous

Answer 10

yes

Question 11

what do aquatic animals secrete

Answer 11

urea

Question 12

what consistency is uric acid crystals

Answer 12

paste

Question 13

where are uric acid crystals found

Answer 13

insects, snakes, birds

Question 14

function of uric acid crystals

Answer 14

helps prevent animals from dehydration, conserves water

Question 15

is urine poisonous

Answer 15

no

Question 16

formula for urine

Answer 16

non-poisonous urea+ H2O

Question 17

where is urine found

Answer 17

terrestrial animals

Question 18

function of kidneys

Answer 18

release urine

Question 19

can you live without kidneys

Answer 19

can live w/ one but two is better

Question 20

where are the kidneys

Answer 20

lower back

Question 21

what does the skin release when your hot

Answer 21

sweat

Question 22

function of skin

Answer 22

maintain homeostasis (98.6°)

Question 23

what type of sweat leaves stains

Answer 23

fear sweat

Question 24

function of lungs

Answer 24

release of CO2 and H2O

Question 25

how many kidneys do we have

Answer 25

2

Question 26

what shape is the kidney

Answer 26

bean shaped

Question 27

what size is the kidney

Answer 27

fist

Question 28

describe the location of the kidneys

Answer 28

surrounded by fat, left kidney is higher than the right; lumbar region

Question 29

which kidney is higher

Answer 29

left

Question 30

what region are the kidney located it

Answer 30

lumbar

Question 31

can you live without kidneys

Answer 31

no

Question 32

how many liters of blood a day do the kidneys filter

Answer 32

2,000 liters

Question 33

what type of blood goes in the kidneys

Answer 33

dirty blood

Question 34

what type of blood comes out of the kidneys

Answer 34

clean

Question 35

renal artery

Answer 35

carries "dirty blood" into kidneys

Question 36

renal vein

Answer 36

carries "clean blood" out of the kidneys

Question 37

how many uriter(s) do we have

Answer 37

2

Question 38

how long are the uriters

Answer 38

10"

Question 39

structure of ureters

Answer 39

smooth muscle

Question 40

function of ureters

Answer 40

connects the kidneys to the bladder

Question 41

what is the problem in a urinary track infection

Answer 41

urine isnt coming out; urine drips out

Question 42

symptoms of a urinary track infection

Answer 42

painful to go to the bathroom, fever, cloudy urine

Question 43

how to prevent a urinary track infection

Answer 43

cranberry juice, H2O, go to the bathroom, prescription meds to cure

Question 44

kidney stones

Answer 44

hardened urine

Question 45

how can a doctor get a kidney stone out

Answer 45

drink water or lithotripsy (laser)

Question 46

what is it called when a laser is used to remove a kidney stone

Answer 46

lithotripsy

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structure of bladder

Answer 47

elastic tissue sac

Question 48

how much urine does the bladder hold TOTAL

Answer 48

600ml

Question 49

how much does the bladder hold until you feel the sensation to have to urinate

Answer 49

150ml

Question 50

where do you feel the sensation of the bladder

Answer 50

sacral region

Question 51

what is the urethra

Answer 51

tube/opening from the bladder to the outside of the body

Question 52

external sphincter

Answer 52

voluntary skeletal muscle in the urethra

Question 53

internal sphincter

Answer 53

involuntary muscle in the urethra

Question 54

what muscle is involved with potty training

Answer 54

external sphincter

Question 55

micturition

Answer 55

release of urine from the body

Question 56

what is the usual amount of urine released per day

Answer 56

2.5 liters

Question 57

where is the micturition center

Answer 57

sacral area

Question 58

what is the science behind the sensation you feel when you have to urinate

Answer 58

pressure of bladder on cauda equina (nerves)

Question 59

what are diarrhetic

Answer 59

chemicals that increase micturition

Question 60

examples of diarrhetics

Answer 60

coffee, tea, lasix

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nephrons

Answer 61

microscopic filtering units in the kidneys

Question 62

glomerulus

Answer 62

clumps of capillaries (filtration) works w/ bomans capsule

Question 63

how much water does the loop of henle reabsorb

Answer 63

119 liters out of 120

Question 64

what happens if the loop of henle is not working

Answer 64

dehydration

Question 65

describe the filtration process of blood

Answer 65

dirty blood enters through the renal artery, goes into the bomans capsule, the bomans and glomerulus have tug of war which causes filtration, it goes down to the loop of henle, water is reabsorbed, then the clean blood goes into the renal vein