Urethra

urine from the kidneys to the bladder, the bladder is an organ located in the lower abdomen, its walls will relax and expand in order to hold the urine and as it contracts the urine will empty. The urethra allows urine to pass outside the body. Male reproductive system has a bladder, prostate, urethra, penis, and testicles, to produce and transport sperm and will secrete male sex hormones responsible for maintaining the male reproductive system. Female reproductive system has ovaries, fallopian…

Once suspected of having bladder cancer, the patient will be referred to a urologist, a doctor that specializes in treating urinary tract diseases and conditions. At times, the patient will also need the services of an oncologist, a doctor that specializes in treating cancer. What to Look for in a Urologist Urologists specialize in the medical and surgical aspect of male reproductive system and the urinary tract of both sexes. This wide field is further divided into 7 subspecialty areas that…

The use of a urinary catheter is an instrument that is widely used in the health care field. It is believed that “the first urinary catheter was used in ancient Egypt to treat urinary retention” (Fenely, Hopely & Wells, 2015). Throughout the years the use of the urinary catheter has broaden while the device has actually improved. Patients that are admitted to an intensive care unit are frequently catheterized in order to monitor their condition and facilitate early intervention. Notwithstanding…

side of the prostate is a seminal vesicle that empties into the ampulla of the prostate. The contents of the seminal vesicles and ampulla pass into the ejaculatory ducts which passes through the prostate gland and empties into the internal urethra. The urethra is the last link connecting the testis to the exterior of the body.…

. The 8 major systems within the body are the skeletal system, the nervous system, the endocrine system, the digestive system, the lymphatic system, the urinary system, the circulatory system and the reproductive system. Skeletal system - Bones make up the structure of our body, they are what gives it form. They are hard, and dense and interconnect via joints and are held in place by muscles and tendons. Bones are made of 25% water and 75% solids. the skeletal system protects and shields soft…

reproductive system of a common brushtail possum. The process of how sperm travels is also different between the two animals. In a common brushtail possum, the sperm travels through the vasa deferentia, which transports the sperm from the epididymis to the urethra (Venugopal, 2016. pg 3.5). While in a cane toad the vasa efferentia helps carry the sperm from the testes to the kidney and then through the archinephric duct, then through the ovisac and finally empties into the cloaca (Minkoff, 2013m…

to blame. Naturally the prostate gland increases in size with age. This swelling is called benign prostate hypertrophy or BPH. This swelling is non-cancerous and when troublesome, it can be removed through an open abdominal surgery or through the urethra in an operation called trans-urethral resection of the prostate – TURP. This gland may however, at times develop malignant changes which lead to cancer of the prostate. Prostate cancer is a male hormone supported cancer which proliferates better…

catheter, which carries a contrast fluid. • Urinalysis- This test involves urine analysis for infections (such as UTI). Your doctor may also analyze the bladder to see if it is completely emptied. To do this insert a catheter (a small tube) into the urethra to empty the bladder and measure the amount of urine that remains after you pee, called post-void residual (PVR). • Urodynamic -The urodynamic examination consists of a series of tests. During this examination, the doctor inserts into the…

the world. Function of the bladder Several nerve mechanisms regulate urine storage and bladder emptying. As urine fills the bladder, volume increases and urine is retained as long as pressure in the bladder remains lower than pressure within the urethra. Sympathetic nerves assist in the storage of urine by inhibiting parasympathetic nerves that would trigger bladder…

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection that concerns both sexually active men and women (Smith, 2017). If the infection fails to be treated it can result in major long-term complications, including infertility or pelvic inflammatory disease in women (Smith, 2017). While chlamydia can affect any man or women who partakes in sexual intercourse, it is most frequent among 15-24-year old’s and is a growing concern in modern day society as the statistics continue to increase…