NUR 324 Urinary Elimination Questions with complete solutions

Function of kidneys in urinary elimination: Correct Answer-Removes waste from the blood to form urine Function of the ureters in urinary elimination: Correct Answer-Transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder Function of the bladder in urinary elimination: Correct Answer-Reservoir for urine until the urge to urinate develops Function of the urethra in urinary elimination: Correct Answer-Urine travels from the bladder and exits through the urethral meatus Micturition: Correct Answer-Occurs when the brain gives the bladder permission to empty, the bladder contracts, the urinary sphincter relaxes and urine leaves the body through the urethra Normal range of urine production: Correct Answer-1 to 2 L/day Ureter: Correct Answer-Attached to each kidney pelvis and carries urinary wastes to the bladder Urinary bladder: Correct Answer-Hollow, distensible, muscular organ that holds urine