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19 Cards in this Set
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The specific function for the kidneys is to filter waste products from the___________system. |
Circulatory |
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Why are females more prone to bladder infections (cystitis) than males? |
The female urethra is shorter and so bacteria from the vagina and anal areas can enter the bladder more easily. |
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Where are your kidneys located? |
Just above you waste behind your abdominal organs up against your back muscles. |
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What are the 3 functions of the kidneys? |
Filter waste products from the blood. Maintain balance by regulating fluid and salt excretion. Rid the body of toxic excess materials. |
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What are the functions of the ureters? |
Connect kidneys to bladder Passage way for urine. |
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Edema |
Excess fluid in the tissues;swelling |
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Dehydration |
Reduced fluid in the tissues |
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Fluid balance |
Balance between fluids and salts taken in and excreted |
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Nocturia |
Having to get up during the night to void |
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Frequency |
Voiding small amounts of urine all of the time |
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Urgency |
Strong desire to urinate immediately |
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Describe 3 changes that normally occur in the urinary system as we age. |
Reduction in the number of filtering units in the kidney. Decreased blood flow to the kidneys. Reduced muscle tone of the urinary tract. |
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List 3 primary symptoms of prostatic enlargement |
Difficulty voiding. Bladder never feels empty. Frequency. Urgency. |
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Cystitis |
Inflammation of the bladder |
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Pyelonephritis |
Inflammation of the kidney |
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Renal calculi |
Kidney stones ( caucasian men 20-40 yrs most at risk) |
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Renal failure |
When kidneys dont function...waste not removed from blood |
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Diabetes |
Body cant produce or use insulin properly |
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What are the normal changes to the urinary system that may occur during the aging process? |
Blood supply to the kidney is reduced. Kidneys atrophy. Kidney function decreases. Urine becomes concentrated. Urinary frequency, urgency and incontinence may occur. Night time incontinence may occur. |
