AnswersDriveKidneys and Urinary System Topics
- Anatomy.
- Bladder Cancer.
- Bladder Control see Urinary Incontinence.
- Bladder Diseases.
- Bladder Infections see Urinary Tract Infections.
- Bladder Pain Syndrome see Interstitial Cystitis.
- Chronic Kidney Disease.
- CKD see Chronic Kidney Disease.
Hereof, which organs make up the urinary system?
Kidney and urinary system parts and their functions:
- Two kidneys. This pair of purplish-brown organs is located below the ribs toward the middle of the back.
- Two ureters. These narrow tubes carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
- Bladder.
- Two sphincter muscles.
- Nerves in the bladder.
- Urethra.
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What are some common problems in the urinary system?
Some of the more common problems of the urinary system include: Bladder infections - (cystitis) usually caused by bacteria. Enlarged prostate - in men, this can make it difficult to empty the bladder. Incontinence - when urine leaks out of the urethra.
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What are the diseases of the bladder?
Cystitis - inflammation of the bladder, often from an infection. Urinary incontinence - loss of bladder control. Overactive bladder - a condition in which the bladder squeezes urine out at the wrong time. Interstitial cystitis - a chronic problem that causes bladder pain and frequent, urgent urination. Bladder cancer.
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What is a urinary disorder?
Kidney and urinary tract disorders can involve one or both kidneys, one or both ureters, the bladder, or the urethra, and in men, the prostate, one or both testes, or the epididymis. Some urinary tract disorders rarely cause symptoms until the problem is very advanced.
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What is a urological disorder?
Urologic disease is any congenital or acquired dysfunction of the urinary system. Kidney diseases are normally investigated and treated by nephrologists, while the specialty of urology deals with problems in the other organs. Gynecologists may deal with problems of incontinence in women.
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What other body systems work with the urinary system?
The excretory system is a close partner with both the circulatory and endocrine system. The circulatory system connection is obvious. Blood that circulates through the body passes through one of the two kidneys. Urea, uric acid, and water are removed from the blood and most of the water is put back into the system.
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What would happen if the urinary system stopped working?
Complete and irreversible kidney failure is sometimes called end-stage renal disease, or ESRD. If your kidneys stop working completely, your body fills with extra water and waste products. If your kidneys stop working completely, you will need to undergo dialysis or kidney transplantation.
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What is the main function of the urinary system?
Their function is to remove liquid waste from the blood in the form of urine; keep a stable balance of salts and other substances in the blood; and produce erythropoietin, a hormone that aids the formation of red blood cells. The kidneys remove urea from the blood through tiny filtering units called nephrons.
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Can you live without your bladder?
A person can live without a bladder. In fact, many people do. If a surgeon has to remove the bladder to get rid of the cancer, he or she will create a new way for the body to eliminate urine. Before surgery to remove the bladder, the patient meets with the surgeon.
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What are diseases that are in the urinary system?
Kidneys and Urinary System Topics
- Anatomy.
- Bladder Cancer.
- Bladder Control see Urinary Incontinence.
- Bladder Diseases.
- Bladder Infections see Urinary Tract Infections.
- Bladder Pain Syndrome see Interstitial Cystitis.
- Chronic Kidney Disease.
- CKD see Chronic Kidney Disease.
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What is the urinary system made up of?
The urinary system consists of all the organs involved in the formation and release of urine. It includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. The kidneys are bean-shaped organs which help the body produce urine to get rid of unwanted waste substances.
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What are the main organs of the urinary system?
The organs of the urinary system include the two kidneys, two ureters, a urinary bladder and the urethra.
- The Kidneys. The adult kidneys are normally located in the middle of the back one on each side of the spine and are partially protected by the lower ribs.
- The Ureters.
- The Urinary Bladder.
- The Urethra.
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How do you get bladder cancer?
Factors that may increase bladder cancer risk include: Smoking. Smoking cigarettes, cigars or pipes may increase the risk of bladder cancer by causing harmful chemicals to accumulate in the urine. When you smoke, your body processes the chemicals in the smoke and excretes some of them in your urine.
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What is the basic structure of the urinary system?
The kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra are the primary structures of the urinary system. They filter blood and remove waste from the body in the form of urine.
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What is excretion in the urinary system?
Urine is a liquid produced by the kidneys, collected in the bladder and excreted through the urethra. Urine is used to extract excess minerals or vitamins as well as blood corpuscles from the body. The Urinary organs include the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
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How does urine formed in the body?
Urine is formed in the kidneys through a filtration of blood. The urine is then passed through the ureters to the bladder, where it is stored. During urination, the urine is passed from the bladder through the urethra to the outside of the body.
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How can you maintain a healthy and strong urinary system?
Tips for Keeping Your Urinary System Healthy
- Drink Water When You Feel Thirsty.
- Go Easy on the Salt (Which Makes You Retain Water)
- Consider Reducing your Caffeine Intake.
- Take Extra Water When You Are Out in the Sun or Doing Aerobic Exercise.
- Urinate and Clean Yourself Before and After Sex.
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What does your bladder do?
The urinary bladder is a muscular sac in the pelvis, just above and behind the pubic bone. When empty, the bladder is about the size and shape of a pear. Urine is made in the kidneys and travels down two tubes called ureters to the bladder. Urine exits the bladder into the urethra, which carries urine out of the body.
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Why is the urinary system important to the human body?
Why is the urinary tract important? The ureters, bladder, and urethra move urine from the kidneys and store it until releasing it from the body.
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What is the main part of the urinary system?
Components of the Urinary System. The urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. The kidneys form the urine and account for the other functions attributed to the urinary system.
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What does the urinary system do for your body?
The urinary system removes a type of waste called urea from your blood. Urea is produced when foods containing protein, such as meat, poultry, and certain vegetables, are broken down in the body. Urea is carried in the bloodstream to the kidneys.