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Urinary System

Phisiology

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What are the main organs of the urinary system? The kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra.
What is the primary function of the kidneys? The kidneys filter blood to remove waste products, regulate fluid and electrolyte balance, and help control blood pressure and pH.
What is a nephron? A nephron is the functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtration, reabsorption, secretion, and urine formation.
Where does filtration occur in the nephron? Filtration occurs in the renal corpuscle, which includes the glomerulus and Bowman’s capsule.
What drives filtration in the glomerulus? Blood pressure forces water and small solutes out of the blood and into Bowman’s capsule.
Which hormones influence kidney function? ADH (antidiuretic hormone), aldosterone, ANH (atrial natriuretic hormone), and parathyroid hormone.
What is the effect of ADH on the kidneys? ADH increases water reabsorption in the collecting ducts, producing more concentrated urine.
What does aldosterone do in the nephron? Aldosterone increases sodium reabsorption (and water follows), helping raise blood volume and blood pressure.
What are the normal components of urine? About 95% water, plus urea, uric acid, creatinine, electrolytes, and small amounts of other dissolved substances.
Which substances in urine may signal kidney dysfunction? Protein, glucose, blood cells, ketones, bilirubin, or bacteria.
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