QUESTIONS

1. State the function of the urinary system.
2. The urinary system is often classified together with the reproductive system. What is the collective name that describes the 2 systems?
3. What is another term used to describe urination?
4. What is the difference between tenesmus and dysuria?
5. Define the following: polyuria, anuria & haematuria.
6. List the structures of the urinary system.
7. List the 5 functions of the kidney.
8. What is the term used to describe matters pertaining to the kidneys?
9. Briefly describe the following parts of the kidney.
10. List 5 components of a nephron.
11. What is contained within the Bowman's capsule?
12. What is meant by glomerular filtrate?
13. What is the filtration pressure?
14. What is the name of the hormone that controls the reabsorption of water?
15. What is the name of the hormone that controls the reabsorption of sodium?
16. What is the name given to the indentations of the renal pelvis that lie between the pyramids of the medulla?
17. What is a nephrosis?
18. State 1 enzyme and 1 hormone secreted by the kidneys.
19. State the function of the ureters.
20. What type of cells line the bladder wall and why?
21. What is the name given to the area between the ureteral openings and the neck of the bladder?
22. Name the glands located within the urethra that are present in the tom cat but not in the dog.
23. Name the special type of urinary catheter designed for indwelling use in tom cats.
24. Name the special type of urinary catheter designed to be indwelling by the aid of an integral balloon at the distal tip.
25. What is the name of a ring-shaped muscle which closes a natural orifice on contraction (and may be found within the urethra)?
26. State the normal pH range of urine.
27. State the normal specific gravity range of urine in the cat and the dog.
28. How much urine is produced per kilogram of body weight per day in the cat and the dog?