Urinary and Reproductive System Stroud

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Inability to control the bladder

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Incontinence is the inability to control urination, leading to involuntary leakage of urine.

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The muscle that helps control the sphincter and contracts to empty the bladder

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Detrusor is the smooth muscle of the bladder that contracts to facilitate urination.

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Which produces egg cells and female hormones?

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Ovaries are the female reproductive organs that produce egg cells (ova) and hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.

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What structure of the urinary system is retroperitoneal and attached to the abdominal wall?

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Kidneys are retroperitoneal organs located behind the peritoneum and are attached to the abdominal wall.

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The Vas Deferens carries sperm from the ___ to the ___

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The Vas Deferens carries sperm from the Epididymis to the Urethra.

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What is the primary function of the urinary system?

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The primary function of the urinary system is to filter blood, remove waste products, and regulate fluid and electrolyte balance.

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What is cystitis?

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Cystitis is the inflammation of the bladder, often caused by a urinary tract infection.

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What role do the kidneys play in homeostasis?

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The kidneys help maintain homeostasis by regulating blood pressure, electrolyte levels, and the balance of fluids.

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What is the function of the ureters?

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Ureters are tubes that transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

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What is the role of the prostate gland?

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The prostate gland produces a fluid that nourishes and transports sperm during ejaculation.