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Urinary System Review for Week 1

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What is the function of the kidney?   Filters waste, drugs and exchanges certain electrolytes  
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How many ureters for each kidney?   One  
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What are ureters?   28-34 cm tubes that transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder  
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How many layers are in the walls of the uterer?   3 layers  
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What is the urinary bladder?   A muscular, membranous sac that serves as a reservoir for urine  
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Where is the urinary bladder located?   The anterior pelvic cavity  
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What is the upper portion of the bladder?   apex  
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What is the lower portion of the bladder?   The neck and it is continuous with the urethra  
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What is the trigone?   A triangular area near the base of the bladder that sends a signal the the brain that the bladder needs to be emptied once stretched.  
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What is the urethra?   A musculomembranous tube extending from the bladder to the outside of the body  
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What is the external opening of the urethra?   urinary meatus  
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What are the symptoms of cystitis (UTI)   frequent urge to urinate, dysuria, chills and fever, visible hematuria, pain or heaviness in lower abdomen  
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Diagnosis for cystitis urinalysis shows   Increased WBC, increased RBC, and bacteria  
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What is pyridium?   A medication used to relieve pain caused by urinary tract infections. Causes bright orange urine and interferes with reagent testing strips  
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What usually causes dark urine?   Dehydration  
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What happens to urine during dehydration?   It gets over concentrated with waste and a strong odor can occur  
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Can some foods cause darker urine and a strong odor?   Yes, asparagus  
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Colors of urine   Colors such as pink, blue, or green may be a result of vitamins, dyes, certain foods and chemicals.  
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