renal Flashcards
1
Q
the kidneys are so efficient at filtering blood because inside each kidney there are approx 1 million…
A
nephrons
2
Q
what are some of the main functions of the kidney?
A
- remove waste and extra fluid
- control blood pressure
- make hormone that tells bone marrow to produce red blood cells
- keep bones healthy by making vitamin D
- control PH levels
- balance electrolytes
3
Q
the bladder holds between _______ of urine
A
400- 800mls
4
Q
which three letter disorder is a common disorder of the renal system?
A
UTI
5
Q
what does the bladder do?
A
store urine until ready to expel
6
Q
what does the urethra do?
A
it is where urine is expelled from the body
7
Q
osmoregulation is another term for…
A
balancing fluids
8
Q
urine is moved form the kidney to the bladder by the wave like movement called…
A
peristalsis
9
Q
name 2 negative effects of dehydration
A
- headache
- organ failure
- dry mouth/throat/skin
- reduced sweating
- reduced blood pressure
- urine is darker
- thirst
- kidney infection
- retention of toxins
10
Q
what does the kidney do?
A
filters blood, removes waste material and balances fluids and ph
11
Q
what does the ureter do?
A
moves urine
12
Q
urination is also called…
A
micturition
