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are characterized by a marked decrease in blood flow to the kidneys, while intrinsic causes are attributed to physical damage within the kidney, and postrenal cause an obstruction in fluid flow from the kidneys through the ureters, bladder, or even urethra. Some different prerenal causes include hypovolemia as a result of hemorrhage, dehydration, excessive loss of gastrointestinal fluids due to vomiting or diarrhea, or excessive loss of fluid due to a burn injury, decreased vascular filling…

WHAT IS MYCOPLASMA GENITALIUM? Mycoplasma genitalium is a newly discovered emerging sexually transmitted bacterial infection (STI) species that does not have a nick name, it infects the mucous membranes of the urethra, cervix, throat and anus. Mycoplasma genitalium is very similar to chlamydia as it is transmitted through unprotected sex. Just like with chlamydia many people do not know that they have the infection because there are often no symptoms at all. There is evidence to suggest that…

System is made up of five organs that work together, and they include: ovary, fallopian tube, uterus, cervix, and the vagina. The man’s Reproduction System contains the following parts are: prostate, urethra, penis, and testicles. In a male, sperm forms in the testicles and travels through the urethra to the penis and out of the body. A woman then takes in the sperm which travels through the vagina, through the uterus which goes to the fallopian tube ending in the ovaries. This makes…

human kidney because we have learned that mammalian kidneys are similar. Experiment Background: The urinary system is one of the biggest and the most important system in human body which contains two kidneys, two ureters, urinary bladder, and one urethra. This system is in charge of two basic functions. One is to remove nitrogenous wastes from the body, and the other one is to maintain the ion, pH, and water levels in the blood. One of the products made by this system is urine, which is a…

The main function of the prostate gland, found only in men, is to discharge fluid that nourishes and protects the sperm. During ejaculation, the prostate gland also helps to push out the seminal fluid into the urethra. This gland is almost the size of a walnut and is located in the front side of the rectum, and in the center of the penis and the bladder. This is the passage way for urine to leave the body. Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) is a disease where there is an unbalanced growth of…

Nervous tissues have neurons and nerves that support cells. Its function is to send impulses to different areas of the body. It reacts to stimuli and conducts impulses to different organs in the body that carry a response to the stimulus. Nerve tissues are in the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves which are all made up of neurons. http://www.msnucleus.org/membership/html/k-6/lc/humanbio/4/lchb4_3a.html Cardiovascular system The cardiovascular system is made up of your heart, your blood…

bladder infections. Bacteria might sometimes attach to the walls of the bladder and multiply. Most bladder infections are caused by Escherichia coli present in the large intestines. Bacteria from the stool could enter the urethra especially in women because of their short urethra and the outside opening which is close to the anus, therefore wiping from front to back after urinating and caring about the personal hygiene specifically in sexual activity and in…

comfort without contacting the skin and assist to immobilise when the catheter leg bag is attached, it will prevent the catheter from falling and making less difficult to change, reduce urinary leakage and potential blockage to the bladder neck and urethra, which is appropriate to use for both men and women (Eastwood…

bladder (ureters), the bladder, and the tube that passes urine out of the body (urethra). These organs make, store, and pass urine from the body. Urosepsis is a severe illness that can be life-threatening if it is not treated immediately. CAUSES The cause of this condition is a bacterial infection that starts in your urinary tract and spreads to your blood. The bacteria usually enter your urinary tract through your urethra. RISK FACTORS This condition is more likely to develop in people…

1.15E-Identify the basic function and organs of the urinary system and the digestive system The urinary system is made up of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. The urinary system’s basic function is to filter out waste and other materials from the bloodstream that are then transferred out of the system in the form of urine. Please refer to page 944 in the textbook for a complete picture diagram. • Kidneys: We normally have two kidneys; these kidneys measure 4 to 5 inches each.…