What happens when the bladder is in terms of the brain?

Which of the following pathways best describe the structures which urine has to flow through before being excreted out of the body? (Hint: some structures may be omitted, so just make sure the general order is correct)    1-Collecting duct -> bladder -> ureter 2-Collecting duct -> ureter -> bladder -> urethra 3-Collecting duct -> urethra -> bladder -> ureter   4-Major calyx -> minor calyx -> renal pelvis -> urethra

Urination or micturition is a cranial reflex. involves contraction of the detrusor muscle and relaxation of the internal urethral sphincter. stimulates motor neurons that cause the external urethral sphincter to contract. is a reflex that cannot be voluntarily controlled. All of these are correct

Mrs. Riel has a urinary catheter. She tells you “I feel like I have to pee, and I feel pressure down there.” She points to her lower abdomen. There is no urine in her drainage bag. Is it normal? What do you do?

Describe in details, the anatomy of the following structures of the urinary system: 1. Kidneys 2. Renal pelvis 3. Ureters 4. Bladder 5. Urethra

State the role of the specialized transitional epithelium in the bladder.

What are some medical conditions that affect the urinary system?

Which of the following statements regarding the Urinary system is INCORRECT? Select one: O a. The kidneys are responsible for urine production and are located in the posterior portion of the abdominal cavity on either side of the vertebral column. O b. The suprarenal glands are also called the adrenal glands which lie upon the superior poles of the kidneys. O c. The medial border of each kidney presents the hilus which marks the entrance into a cavity called the renal pelvis. O d. The cortex of the kidney lies at the periphery of the organ and the medulla lies internal to the cortex. Next pa

Why, when a surgeon is operating on the kidney, is the surgery performed from the side/posterior part of the abdomen and not through the anterior abdominal wall?

Blood vessels travel in parallel to provide fresh blood to all tissue. However, one of the exceptions is the two capillary beds of the kidneys located in series. Blood flow occurs as follows: afferent arteriole- glomerulus- efferent arteriole - the peritubular capillaries. How does this series of blood flow benefit the kidneys and homeostasis?