Biology 2404             A&P Basics    Urinary System            Review Sheet             Dr. Weis

1. Name the organs and the basic functions of the urinary system.

2. Regarding the kidney :

            a) give the location and protection

            b) describe the gross anatomy (size, shape, structures)

            c) Identify the major parts of the nephron (renal histology)

            d) Follow the arterial blood supply from the aorta to the glomerulus

            e) Give the major functions of the kidney

            f) Name, give the source, and give the function of the three hormones from the kidney

            g) Name two problems / diseases associated with the kidneys

3. Regarding specific Renal Physiology:

            a) Define glomerular filtration

            b) Define renal tubular reabsorption

            c) Define renal tubular secretion

            d) Define micturition

            d) Name the 3 nitrogenous wastes that are excreted

e) Name the major fluid (water) compartments and any subdivisions and explain how water levels are maintained

            f) define acid, base, acidosis, alkalosis, and chemical buffers

            g) Define ion and electrolyte and explain how they are related

            g) Explain how  Na+, K+, Ca++, and Cl- levels are controlled & maintained by the kidneys

            h) Name four normal characteristics of urine for pH, specific gravity, color, solutes (solids)

4. Give the structure, location, function and a problem / disease for the following :

            a) Ureters

            b) Urinary Bladder

            c) Urethra

5. Regarding pH

            a) define (generally and mathematically)

            b) give the normal pH range for blood (plasma)

            c) Name the three systems that control blood pH and explain how they maintain pH balance

            d) Name the ion involved with pH

6. Name two aging changes that happen with the urinary system.

7. Explain the relationship of the urinary system to the other body systems.