Lecture 23 : Bladder Physiology Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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Renal Pelvis and Ureter
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Urine flows from renal calyces to renal pelvis at top of ureter.
Peristalsis, urine flows down ureter into bladder.
Kidney stones are blockages in ureter which arent soluble and can be painful
2
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Bladder
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Empty, > 100ml. Full, 500-1000ml
Wall of bladder consists of :
- urothelium
- Lamina propria
- detrusor smooth muscle
- serosa
3
Q
Continence and Voiding
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Low pressure resevoir
4
Q
Human bladder diagram
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5
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OAB
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