Genitourinary System Worksheet

Anatomy

A Word formation

1 The urinary system plays a major role in the _________ (eliminate) of waste from the body.

2 The __________ (out) layer, or cortex, of the kidney contains millions of microscopic units
called…

3 From the renal tubules, the urine is __________ (empty) into the renal pelvis.

4 The release of urine is called ___________ (urine) or micturition.

5 Urinary retention means _____________ (able) to empty the bladder.


B Multiple choice

1 The urinary system ……… of two kidneys, two ureters, the urinary bladder and a urethra.

A consists           B comprises       C contains          D composes

2 Kidneys are of critical importance .......... maintaining the state of internal balance known as
homeostasis.

A by                      B at                        C on                      D in

3 The ……….. of urine, called micturition or urination, is regulated by two sphincters.

A lacking             B voiding            C avoiding          D wanting

4 The upper sphincter functions involuntarily; the lower sphincter is under ……… control.

A unconscious  B subconscious                C conscious        D underconscious

5 A nephron is a microscopic ……… unit of the kidney.

A function          B functionary    C functional       D functioning


Pathologies

A Listen and decide if these statements are true or false.

1 Kidney stones occur more commonly in men than women.

2 There are three main reasons why kidney stones develop.

3 Large stones usually do not get stuck in the kidney, but can cause infection.

4 When there’s an infection, drinking a lot of water and taking medicine is the basic treatment.

5 In some cases, traditional surgery is still used.

6 Once got rid of, kidney stones never occur again.


B Describe briefly the three therapy methods:

1 S________ t__________:

2 P___________ n______________:

3 U____________:


C What do you think is the best prevention against kidney stones?


D Kidney failure

Acute kidney failure occurs when your kidneys suddenly _____ (1) unable to filter waste products
_____(2) your blood. When your kidneys lose their filtering ability, dangerous levels of wastes
____ (3) accumulate and your blood's chemical makeup may get ____ (4) of balance.

Acute kidney failure — also called acute renal failure or acute kidney injury — develops rapidly
____(5) a few hours or a few days. Acute kidney failure is _____ (6) common in people who ____(7)
already hospitalized, particularly in critically ill people _____(8) need intensive care.

Acute kidney failure can be fatal and requires intensive treatment. _____(9), acute kidney failure
may be reversible. If you're otherwise ____(10) good health, you may recover normal kidney
function.


Now complete these notes about Mr Jones:

c/o (1) ………………………….. and (2)………………………………. for 1 yr. No (3) ………………………….. or (4) ……………………….

(5) ……………………………………. a little weaker. No incontinence apart from occasional (6) …………………………………….

Write the doctor’s questions for each of the symptoms above.

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