Reference no: EM132710980

Renal System

1. Briefly explain, 2 different ways by which the kidneys are fairly well protected by other body structures.

2. Briefly describe how the urine is formed (give details of the 3 different processes.

3. What are the main components of the urine?

4. Draw and label the different parts of the renal system.

5. List the different parts of the nephron and what happens in each one of them.

6. What are the functions of the bladder

7. How does the body regulate the glomerular filtration rate?

8. How much urine is approximately passed by a healthy adult in 24 hours? What is the normal hourly rate? How much should, the average sized adult drink per day?

9. Describe the functions of the following in the renal system: Sodium, Potassium, Vasopressin, Angiotensin II, Aldosterone and renin.

10.List the structures urine flows through after it leaves the collecting duct until it leaves the body

11. Explain how nurses can reduce the risk of introducing bacteria into a patient's urinary system when cleaning the patient after they have had their bowels open.

12.Explain why water is vital to survival. State the 3 ways by which we acquire water. State the 3 main ways body fluid is lost (in adult healthy humans) and state approximately how much is lost by each way.