Exam (elaborations)
ATI TEAS URINARY SYSTEM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
- Course
- Institution
ATI TEAS URINARY SYSTEM EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
[Show more]
Content preview
ATI TEAS URINARY SYSTEM EXAMQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Genitourinary system - answer--parts of the urinary, renal, and excretory systems
-responsible for removing toxins, waste, and water from the body
-also maintains blood pressure and ph
-comprised of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra
-helps maintain homeostasis of the cardiovascular system
Kidneys - answer--filter blood to remove waste products and excess water; also
maintain fluid balance
-produce urine
-play a vital role in maintaining homeostasis in the circulatory system by filtering blood
Urine - answer--fluid consisting of water, excess electrolytes, and metabolic wastes
-contains water and urea
-urine travels from the kidneys (where its produced) through the ureters to be stored in
the bladder before being expelled from the body by the urethra
Urethra - answer--the duct through which urine is expelled
-in males, the urethra travels through the penis and also carries semen as a part of the
reproductive system
-in females, the urethra is shorter and located above the vaginal opening
Urinary bladder - answer--hollow muscular organ that stores urine
-urine is stored here before being expelled from the body
Ureters - answer--ducts by which urine passes from the kidney to the bladder
-urine travels through the ureters to reach the urinary bladder
Nephron - answer--the functional unit of the kidney
-where blood filtration and reabsorption occur
-waters, salts, and other essential components of blood are reabsorbed into the
nephron, while excess water and toxins are filtered out
Renal arteries - answer--carry blood from the heart to the kidneys via abdominal aorta
-kidneys receive blood from the right and left renal arteries!
Glomerulus - answer--renal arteries branch and feed into this
-network of capillaries that contains large pores, making it highly permeable to certain
ions like sodium and potassium
Bowman's capsule - answer--cup like end of the nephron that surrounds the glomerulus
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Rusenna. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $10.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
73314 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now