BIOL.
209: Human Anatomy & Physiology II
Study Guide for Ch 24 - The Urinary System
After completing this chapter, you should have mastered the objectives listed below.
1. Within the Urinary System program of your Interactive Physiology CD-ROM, study the following four topics in the order listed:
Download the worksheets
that accompany these topics.
You are responsible for anything presented
in the topics.
Use your textbook for clarification of
ideas.
From the text:
2. Define ptosis and hydronephrosis and the consequences of each.
3. Contrast pyelitis and pyelonephritis.
4. Define anuria and conditions that could lead to anuria.
5. Define renal calculi and causes of this condition.
6. Contrast urethritis and pyelitis. List symptoms of urinary tract infections.
7. Define continence, incontinence and micturition.
· Describe the neural circuits controlling continence and micturition.
8. Define urinary retention; list causes and solutions.
9. Do the multiple choice test at the end of the chapter.
10. The A&P Place - review appropriate material.
****I will rely on lab, lecture and any or all of the above material when testing on this chapter.****
Optional - check the video list for relevant videos on reserve at the GHC Library.