Renal system
Cards (46)
- What are the main organs of the renal system?
- What is the primary function of the renal system?
- How big is a human kidney?
- What supplies each kidney with blood?
- How many nephrons are in each kidney?
- How much blood passes through the kidneys each day?
- How much urine do the kidneys produce daily?
- What surrounds the kidney?
- What happens to urine formed in the cortex?
- What is the pathway of urine from the calyx?
- What is the role of the renal pelvis?
- How does urine move from the renal pelvis?
- What process moves urine through the ureter?
- What is the function of the urethra?
- What muscle primarily controls the bladder?
- What happens when you drink a lot of water?
- How does the pituitary gland respond to increased blood volume?
- What is the effect of reduced ADH on the nephron?
- What is necessary to maintain water balance in the body?
- Why is water balance essential for the body?
- What are the sources of fluid intake?
- What are the sources of fluid output?
- How does homeostasis indicate the need for more water?
- What can indicate dehydration through skin condition?
- What happens if the nephron does not filter blood adequately?
- What can cause nephron dysfunction?
- What disease is mentioned that affects the renal system?
- Is diabetes usually reversible?
- How can injury affect the renal system?
- How does age affect the renal system?
- What is a common symptom of renal disorders?
- Which symptom indicates renal issues related to urination?
- What does renal failure indicate about kidney function?
- What are the most common causes of renal failure?
- What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
- What is a symptom of a urinary tract infection?
- How does bacteria cause a UTI?
- What are the treatments for renal failure?
- What are the treatments for urinary tract infections (UTIs)?
- What symptom might indicate a urinary tract infection related to urination urgency?