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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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Male gland that surrounds the upper end of the urethra?
The prostate gland encircles the neck of the bladder in teh male.
What are some causes urethritis?
Uncomplicated urethritis usually results from infection by the bacteria Escherichia coli, commonly found in the bowel.
How long does it take for your entire blood volume to pass through your kidneys?
A total of 425 gallons or 1609 liters of blood passes through our kidneys every day. Approximately a quarter of our total blood is in our kidney at a time and the entire blood is cleaned every 50 minutes.
End-stage renal disease
it is usually due to higher protein content (in the urine). it is sometimes caused by the liver not blocking out all other chemicals. in this case, chemicals like protein are excreted as well. you are most likely taking in a higher amount of protein than usual. or maybe, it is just the angle that it hits the toilet bowl at!!!
Where does the waste from blood go when blood is filtered in the kidney?
yes it passes through the kidney which has tiny tubes and because of pressure the blood is ultra filtrated which causes waste materials and excess water flow out and blood back to the circulatory system.
The urethra is measured with a tool called a Urethra Gauge.
SI Unit of Measurement:
SI unit of Measurement is the most widely accepted means for measurement.
The inner circumference of the urethra can range is size from 2 millimeters to 50 millimeter's.
French Unit of Measurement:
A frequently used system of measurement has been the French Unit of measure which has been around since the 1400's. This unit of measure allows for a fast rough measurement, should not be used for precise measurement.
- Nomenclature: 14 French Units = (14Fr)
Most of the Catheters stocked in hospitals are:
[6Fr, 8Fr, 10Fr, 12Fr, 14Fr, 16Fr, 18Fr, 20Fr, 22Fr, 24Fr, 26Fr, 28Fr, 30Fr, 32Fr, 34Fr, 36Fr, 38Fr, 40Fr, 42Fr].
Example:
A person that has a circumferential measurement of the urethra of 9Fr finds themselves in a predicament because most hospitals only stock their hospitals with even sizes, thus the size of catheter available is either an 8 Fr or a 10Fr. Herein lies a potential problem in the availability of necessary equipment for the health care provider.
Great website that discusses different catheter sizes and urethra size
What if there is an urge to urinate without urination?
Many things can cause this depending on whether you are male or female. The bottom line is that you can not continue to have urinary retention or urgency without urination and not get a doctor's examination. Some of the causes may need immediate treatment, such as bladder infection, obstruction of the urine passages, prostate enlargement problems in men (including tumors), uterine fibroid tumors in women, etc. You can not assume it is something insignificant or decide for yourself if it is an urgent situation or not. Contact your health care professional for advice.
Is it normal for girls to pee when they sneeze?
any one can wee when they sneeze, its all about strengthening your bowel muscles !
Is it possible to urinate and defecate at the same time?
Yes you can defecate while in a well rested standing position. You need to slant your back and bend your knees and push.
Yes. Bend over and touch your knees as you push. Doing this can give you a little leverage if you need to push a little harder to get it started if you are little constipated.
What is the cause if somebody just sudenly starts urinating alot?
Urine infection or yeast infection. Go leave a urine sample to your doctor. It's easy to check.
Duct carrying urine from bladder?
The duct that is responsible for carrying urine from the bladder to the outside of the body is called the urethra. The ureter is a tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
At most they would get you something to calm you down my guess is. It depends on the hospital. It can be uncomfortable but not painful and you get a numbing gel before hand. The pain from not being able to pee and you have a full bladder is 100 times worse. Sedating someone is a much bigger thing and risky. I have never seen a patient being in pain when I gave him a catheter and I worked with it for over 2 years.
How does urine get to the kidney?
The question implies that the urine is already formed prior to arrival at the kidneys. This assumption is inaccurate. Unrine is formed in the kidneys, by the kidneys, when blood is filtered to make a solution of urea, ions, glucose and water. The glucose, along with some of the water and ions, are reabsorbed into the bloodstream, leaving a solution of urea and excess water/ions. This is the urine that we excrete when we pay a visit to the loo.
The structure that carries sperm from the epididymis to the urethra is the?
Epididymis > ductus deferens > ejaculatory duct > urethra.
Why do you feel like peeing when you wake up?
yes it is cuz i used to have that problem when i was 14 i was scared i thought i was pregant but i called my doctor and thay said that it was normal it just nature yes its normal because when u sleep and wake up you just went 8 hours without peeing so of course ur gonna have to go
Urethra, which is a tube-like passageway in the penis that has an opening called a meatus and transports both urine and semen, at different times of course.
How do you go pee in a bottle?
im not sure how a man does it so please edit this and put that. thanks! :-)
Women:
1. take off your pants and underwear
2. spread your legs apart
3. hold the bottle about a cemimeter below where your pee comes out
4. using your other hand, use your first and second fingers (or your first finger and your thumb) to spread apart your labia (lips)
5. pee into the bottle
