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Urinary System
The urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra and sphincters, allows us to expel waste from our body. Ask questions about this vital system here.
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What is the smallest structural and functional unit of the kidney?
The smallest functional and
structural unit of kidney is called as -
Can sperm come from mouth to make a girl pregnant after kising?
It would be theoretically possible, though highly unlikely to cause pregnancy.
2 litre's for a woman and 3 for a man. But if you have to go eight or more times a night, depending on your age, you may need to see a eurologist. However, if you have to go more than this if you do not drink much before bed, it could also be due to a kidney infection. There are so many factors that vary into this question. My advice would be to get online if you cannot afford a doctor and ask. There are many free doctors online. Youtube even has doctors that you can ask questions such as this to.
What happens when renin is released from the kidneys?
Blood pressure increases due to the constiriction of the vessels under the effect of Angiotensin and also under the effect of aldosterone which increase the reabsorbtion of sodium and therefore water from renal tubules.
In each kidney there are nephrons?
Yes, many in each kidney. Nephrons are the functional unit of the kidney where filtration of the blood contents occurs and urine is produced - and its degree of concentration is determined. Various hormones and sympathetic stimulants act on the kidney to regulate these processes.
Can you live without a urethra?
Yes, you can live without a urethra, the tube that takes urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. However, doctors must create an artificial way for urine to be able to get out of the bladder. Most often, this means a suprapubic (above the pubic bone) incision to create a "hole" and pathway to the bladder where a catheter is placed (and changed periodically) to remove the urine.
Some children are born with a defective or damaged urethra. Some female babies are born with a layer of tissue over the urethra and vagina which must be surgically altered/removed. Some male babies are born with the urethra exiting from the side of the penis, rather than from the tip of the penis. These conditions usually require multiple surgeries.
What is mild cortical atrophy?
What is the function of the glomerulus and the bowmans capsule?
The glomerulus and bowmans capsule are part of the excretory system, and they are found in the nephron of a kidney. The function of the glomerulus and the bowman's capsule is to filter the substances in the blood. The glomerulus is a tangle of capillaries which have little slits in them. Water, salts, glucose and urea pass through the slits into the bowmans capsule, which leads to kidney tubules. Then, as the kidney tubules are surrounded by capillaries, the useful substances (all glucose, some salts, most water) are re-absorbed, and only urea and some salts carry on to be excreted.
What do the urinary system include?
The Urinary system includes your kidney's urethra,and your bladder:)
Do girls ever urinate on the street?
Yes, some girls do urinate on the street. It is somewhat harder to retain ones dignity as a woman urinating in public and urinating in public is generaly considered an offence in most contries however, the practice is legal in the UK if the women is pregnant.
What procedure is used to check the bladder in men?
She checks the urethral opening. The urethra is a tube that leads from the bladder to the outside.
Procedure to remove waste products from the blood of patients whose kidneys no longer function?
That's called Dialysis.
What to expect if you have kidney failure?
No problem. You have two kidneys with you. As blessed by GOD and human urinary is concerned another will be working stage in case of primary one is failure. And also not be panicked that you have lost one stock. It can be functional till death(Not by a kidney failure).
So expect nothing but a more colorful world and furure is incarnated.
Rajdeep
How do you pee and poop on the floor?
Uhhh if you don't know how to fricken take a crap in the bathroom, then you must be poohing all over the floor or something, but you sit on this thing called a toilet, and you "empty your waist"
What does elevated protein in urine mean?
It can mean a number of things. One very probable possibility to the blood in the urine is early signs of failing kidneys. Or even some sort of trauma to the kidneys such as a hard hit. The protein in the blood is most likely a separate issue and easily solved, if your diet has more protein than your body uses, it dispenses the excess protein to the bloodstream. Eat less meat.
What does it mean if you have water on the kidney?
"Water on the kidney" is the literal translation of the medical term hydronephrosis. That's a misnomer, however, because the condition has nothing to do with water. In hydronephrosis, there is often an obstruction in the ureter, bladder, or urethra that prevents urine from emptying out of the kidney. Pressure backs-up as a result, causing the kidney to swell with urine.
A common cause is a large kidney stone that prevents proper drainage of the kidney.
Why does a person pee more laying down?
Because your bladder is under pressure, and this can lead to incontinent accidents.
Why would someone urinate a lot?
Diabetes. Get a simple blood test as soon as possible, especially if you are also thirsty more than usual, losing weight or your vision seems worse recently. Don't fear the result of the test, it is far, far worse to have it go untreated and lapse into a coma and do permanent damage to your eyes and internal organs. See a doctor immediately just to be safe.
Can you have frequent urination and constipation but not be pregnant?
Of course. You could have a bladder infection or be constipated. If you are constipated, your bowel will swell and put pressure on your bladder which will mean you will need to urinate more frequently. Try eating high fibre meals for a couple of days or you can get fibre solutions from the pharmacy to get your bowel moving. This should make you feel better.
