The urinary system is comprised of the bilateral kidneys and ureters and a midline urinary bladder and urethra. However, there are additional, equally important functions played by the system. The ureters enter through the back of the urinary bladder, entering at an angle such that when the urinary bladder fills, the ureter openings are forced closed. Histology biol 4000 excretory system lecture notes 14. The kidneys are the main organs of homeostasis because they maintain the acid base balance and the water salt balance of the blood functions of the urinary system one of the major functions of the urinary system is the process of excretion. The content contained in these pages is also in the class notes pages in a narrative format. Ureters the ureters, one from each kidney, deliver urine to the urinary bladder. The urinary system removes urea and other metabolic waste products, toxins, excess water, and excess electrolytes salts from the bloodstream and eliminates them from the body in the form of urine. Urinary system bladder, renal pelvis and ureters anatomic structures table of anatomic structures. Functions of the urinary system elimination of waste products toxins drugs regulate aspects of homeostasis water balance electrolytes acidbase balance in the blood blood pressure.
The urinary system consists of two kidneys, two ureters, one bladder, and the urethra kidneys also regulate blood volume by excreting or conserving water regulate electrolyte content of blood by excreting or conserving minerals regulate acid. Study notesthe urinary system kidney genitourinary system. Renal cortex outer region of the kidneys where most enthrones is located. Urinary system notes lecture notes for wednesday and.
Lecture notes, lectures 1617 renalurinary system nsu studocu. Bladder site where urine is collected and stored until urination d. Anatomy of the kidneys understanding how the urinary system helps maintain homeostasis by removing harmful substances from the blood and regulating water. Label the figure by placing the numbers of the structures in the spaces by the correct labels. Bladder site where urine is collected and stored until urination. Ati teas guide to science the genitourinary system nurse. Introduction to medical terminology chapter 9 the urinary. Introduction to the urinary system anatomy and physiology ii. View notes urinary system notes from zool 690 at iowa state university. Urine is a liquid produced by the kidneys, collected in. The principal function of the urinary system is to maintain the volume and composition of body fluids within normal limits.
Collection of more than 300ml of urine in urinary bladder creates pressure on the wall. Urinary bladder hollow muscular pouch located in the pelvic area of a human. Specifically, the urinary system cleans the blood of metabolic wastes, which are substances produced by the body that it cannot. Choose from 500 different sets of notes pathology urinary system flashcards on quizlet. The kidneys are glandular organs that produce an ultrafiltrate called urine which is transported by the ureters muscular tubes to the urinary bladder for storage.
The kidneys alone perform the functions just described and manufacture urine in the process, while the other organs of the urinary system provide temporary storage reservoirs for urine or serve as transportation channels to. Disorders of the urinary system write the names of the disorders matching the statements in the spaces at the right. The kidneys and body balance notes for teachers age 1416 using the resource 1 the kidneys and water balance the first activity can be used to introduce students to the gross structure and function of the urinary system. Arrangement of loops of henle creates an osmotic gradient urine produced can be hypo or hyperosmotic. Urine is concentrated by countercurrent multiplier system. The urinary system is composed of the paired and the kidneysurinary tract. Urinary system doodle notes diagrams kidney, nephron. This is about as concentrated as we can make our urine. Taking efficient notes can be a big challenge for many students, especially when working from a powerpoint lecture. These are attached to a system of tubes which open on the outside through the nostrils. The kidneys are glandular organs that produce an ultrafiltrate called urine which is transported by the ureters muscular tubes to the urinary.
The structures of your urinary system work like this. The kidney is referred to as an excretory organ because it excretes 1 wastes. Urinary system student notes outline aurum science. Urinary system kidneys filter the blood to form urine, which is excess water, salt, urea and uric acid importance. The human respiratory system is composed of a pair of lungs. Kidneys semetrically paired organs that form the urine. The organ system that performs this function in humansthe urinary systemis the topic of this chapter.
Ziser lecture notes, 2005 1 the urinary system urine production and elimination are one of the most important mechanisms of body homeostasis composition of blood is determined more by kidney function than by diet all body systems are directly or indirectly affected by kidney function. So as you sweat, your body accomplishes two things. Founded in 1970 as floyd junior college, it now serves more than 6,000 students in northwest georgia and northeast alabama across its five locations in rome, cartersville, marietta, dallas, and douglasville. Following are the main structures in the human respiratory system. The urine is carried from the kidneys to the bladder via the ureters. The substances are filtered out from the body in the form of urine. Detailed notes draw and label a nephron page 403 draw and label kidney 402 draw and label urinary system on body 401 terminology 124 disease chart include ones in the book worksheets urine matching intake and output chart medical decisionspick the patient that you think should get a new kidney first and write why what happened questions. Problems with the muscles of the urinary bladder or sphincters can lead to incontinence involuntary urination. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
The process of time to time collection and removal of urine from urinary bladder is known as micturition. Urine is used to extract excess minerals or vitamins as well as blood corpuscles from the body. The urinary system has roles you may be well aware of. As for complicated urinary tract infections, hospitalization results in almost 1 million such infections per year in the united states. The urinary system consists of two kidneys, two ureters, a urinary bladder, and a urethra.
Urine is a liquid produced by the kidneys, collected in the bladder and excreted through the urethra. Kidney parenchyma organized into cortex f and medulla e within parenchyma occur nephrones, collecting ducts, blood vessels, lymphatics and nerves parenchyma organized into lobes and lobules. Urine production and elim ination are one of the m ost im portant m echanism s of body hom eostasis all body system s are directly or indirectly affected by kidney function. Study guide state college of florida, manateesarasota. The adrenal glands that sit on top of your kidneys are endocrine glands that. The urinary system is a collection of organs which are responsible for the excretion of waste material from the body. The ureters, urethra, and urinary bladder complete this intricate system.
From digestive system undigested food, water, salt, ions drugs. Physiology of urine formation online biology notes. The urinary organs include the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Anatomy of the urinary system kidneys a pair of bean shaped organs located retroperitoneally, responsible for blood filtering and urine formation. Oct 23, 2019 human respiratory system life processes class 10 notes. Besides the urineforming kidneys, the urinary system in cludes the urinary bladder, a temporary storage reservoir for urine, plus three tubelike organsthe. Duct that releases urine from the body renal artery. Illustrated notes are a fun method of notetaking that aids in memory by utilizing both hemispheres of the brain. Life processes class 10 notes science chapter 6 learn cbse. Urinary system, kidney structure, location of kidneys, kidney functions. Lecture notes, lectures 1617 renalurinary system nsu. Ureters carry urine to bladder, one from each kidney.
Primary site mucosa epithelium lamina propria submucosa. The kidneys filter the blood to remove metabolic wastes and then modify the resulting fluid, which al lows these organs to maintain fluid, electrolyte, acidbase, and blood pressure homeostasis. You have two beanshaped kidneys, one on each side of your back, just below your ribs. A urinary system is crucial to balancing the intake and output of water and solutes. The kidneys are the excretory organs of the urinary system. Urinary system physiology and anatomy lecture notes docsity. Urethra carries urine from bladder to external environment. Urinary system maintains fluid homeostasis including.
Position of the kidneys as a stimulus activity, have the students mark the position and relative size of the kidneys and. Humans produce waste products that must be removed from their body. This outline gives students a means to take notes that guides them toward important concepts and avoids the pitfalls of writing wordforword or simply not taking notes at all. Reproductive system, part 2 male reproductive system. The urinary system consists of two kidneys, two ureters, one bladder, and one urethra. The urinary system consists of kidneys bean shaped organs responsible for filtration of blood and formation of urine. Elimination removal of waste from other organ systems. Study notesthe urinary system free download as word doc. There are two nostrils which converge to form a nasal passage.
Retroperitoneal, as are ureters and urinary bladder. The process of eliminating metabolic wastes is called excretion. One of the major functions of the urinary system is the process of excretion. Anatomy of the kidneys your kidneys, which are the main part of the urinary system, are made up of millions of nephrons that act as individual filtering units and are complex structures themselves. Learn notes pathology urinary system with free interactive flashcards.
Most animals have a system that deals with nitrogenrich wastes from the breakdown of proteins and nucleic acids. Ureters hollow tubes connecting the renal pelvis to the urinary bladder. One aspect of this function is to rid the body of waste products that accumulate as a result of cellular metabolism, and, because of this, it is sometimes referred to as the excretory system. Urinary system kidneys filter the blood to form urine, which is excess water, salt, urea and uric acid. Apr 10, 2020 by eliminating fluid and waste, the urinary system regulates important physiological parameters, such are blood volume and consequently the blood pressure, the ph of the blood by eliminating acids and bases, and electrolyte balance by sophisticated mechanisms of reabsorbtion and excretion which depend upon the needs of the body. Urinary system a urinary system is crucial to balancing the intake and output of water and solutes outline u1. In babies, the nervous system has not yet developed further, so a babys bladder fills to a set point, then automatically contracts and empties. The organs of the urinary system are organs of excretionthey remove wastes and water from the body.
Urinary system lecture notes questions and study guide. Keep students engaged with these doodle notes as they learn about kidneys and nephrons. Introduction to medical terminology chapter 9 the urinary system. Functions of the urinary system excretion removal of waste material from the blood plasma and the disposal of this waste in the urine. Renal capsule a layer of fibrous connective tissue covering the kidneys. Also, because your urinary system releases fluid from your body, it plays an important role in maintaining the proper fluid balance in the body. Urine contains water, nitrogenous wastes, foreign substances, excess ions, etc. The urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra, which filter blood and subsequently produce, transport, store, and intermittently excrete urine liquid waste by eliminating fluid and waste, the urinary system regulates important physiological parameters, such are blood volume and consequently the blood pressure, the ph of the blood by eliminating acids and. The kidneys filter the blood to remove metabolic wastes and then modify the resulting fluid, which al lows these organs to maintain fluid.
Study 165 urinary system flashcards from manpreet c. The urinary system works with the other systems of the body to help maintain homeostasis. Carry urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder. The kidney and urinary systems notes the kidney and urinary systems notes the urinary system kidney. Duct that connect the kidney to the bladder bladder. The skin the skin excretes the sweat outside the body through numerous pores in the surface of this organ. The urinary system is a group of organs in the body concerned with filtering out excess fluid and other substances from the bloodstream. Georgia highlands college is a multicampus, state college member of the university system of georgia.
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