The Urinary system

Question 1

What are the functions of the urinary system?

Answer 1

• Regularation of blood volume and blood composition
• Regulation of blood pressure through filtration of salts
• Glucose synthesis
• Excretion of waste products

Question 2

Which kidney is slightly lower and why?

Answer 2

The right kidney is slightly lower to accommodate the liver.

Question 3

Why are women more likely to contract a UTI?

Answer 3

Due to shorter Urethras

Question 4

Where are the kidneys located?

Answer 4

The kidneys are located just above the waist and lie between the peritoneum and posterior wall of the abdomen.

Question 5

What % of cardiac output is in the renal system?

Answer 5

25%

Question 6

What do increased pressures in the Glomerlous cause?

Answer 6

• Filtrate to be pushed out into the bowman’s capsule

Question 7

What molecules aren’t passed from the glomerlous into the proximal convoluted tubule?

Answer 7

Blood cells and proteins