Structure of urinary system Flashcards
1
Q
What is the urinary system made up of?
A
Kidneys
Ureters
Bladder
Urethra
2
Q
What is the difference in male and female urinary system?
A
Women have a shorter urethra
3
Q
What is the impact of women having a shorter urethra?
A
closer to the anus and therefore predisposes them to urinary tract infections.
4
Q
What can the male prostate cause in the urinary system?
A
can cause obstructive uropathy and subsequent kidney injury if enlarged.
5
Q
Name two congenital abnormalities of the kidneys
A
Pelvic kidneys
Horseshoe kidneys
