Tag: Urinary system

 Identify the components and functions of each primary organ or structure in the urinary system and explain the flow of urine from each of the primary organs and structures. What type of conditions can occur if any of the primary organs or structures does not function properly?

Urinary System

Identify the components and functions of each primary organ or structure in the urinary system and explain the flow of urine from each of the primary organs and structures. What type of conditions can occur if any of the primary organs or structures does not function properly?

Explain the role that the organs or structures of the endocrine system play in an individual who has diabetes mellitus.

Describe the conditions under which a physician might order a mammogram for a patient other than for a routine examination.

Next, select a disease or complication that can occur in any of the organ systems discussed in Lessons 5-8 (urinary, endocrine, ears, eyes, and reproductive systems).

Describe the symptoms and diagnostic procedures related to the disease or condition.

Explain the specific process of reabsorption for each of the substances.Discuss why the substance is found or not found in the urine.

Notice that some of the substances are usually absent from the urine. Review the process of micturition and the normal characteristics of urine from the Urinary unit and then answer the following questions.

Pick two of the substances from the referenced table.

Explain the specific process of reabsorption for each of the substances.

Discuss why the substance is found or not found in the urine.

Pick one of the tests done on a urinalysis or other urine test and research it.

Describe the test, how it is done and what it is looking for.

Relate the test to the normal anatomy and physiology of the urinary system.

Complete the following steps for your discussion post and response.

Reference the table: Substances filtered and reabsorbed by the kidney per 24 hours (under the topic Tubular Reabsorption)

Be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references in APA format.

Estimated time to complete: 2 hours