SCIENCE
QUARTER 2
THE URINARY SYSTEM
- Helps us excrete waste from the large intestine
out of the human body.
KIDNEYS
URETERS
URINARY BLADDER
URETHRA
KIDNEYS
The main organs of the urinary system.
Removes waste substances from the blood and
filters the blood to stay clean. Each kidney has
thousands of filters called nephrons.
URETERS
Tubes that connect the urine from the
kidney into the bladder, transferring the
urine by using the smooth muscles.
URINARY BLADDER
A temporary storage for the urine or toxic waste
to be stored until excreted. For most people, it
is able to hold 500-700mL of urine.
URETHRA
A tube at the bottom of the bladder
which helps us eliminate toxic waste
and urine. It has a sphincter muscle to
help regulate the flow of urine.
UROLOGIC DISEASES
Diseases or illnesses in the
urinary system. Examples
include ; UTI, Kidney stones,
urinary retention, hematuria.
URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI)
Developed when bacteria enters the urinary
tract.
Avoided by; constantly drinking water
URINARY RETENTION
The inability to completely empty the bladder.
Urinary retention is also able to cause problems
with bladder control.
Avoided by; immediately releasing urine when
the urge rises
HEMATURIA
A disease where there is a presence of blood in the urine.
This is caused by inflammation of the bladder, injury to any
of the organs part of the urinary system, or kidney or
bladder stones.
Avoided by; constantly drinking water and avoiding food
with excessive salt
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF THE URINARY SYSTEM
- Stay hydrated and drink at least 8-10 cups a
day
- Eat a balanced diet
- Exercise regularly
- Avoid smoking and drinking
- Practice good hygiene
- Empty your bladder regularly
- Be aware of symptoms of diseases
- See your doctor for regular check-ups
- Strengthen your pelvic floor
- Manage stress
