CHAPTER 13.3 (F4): HEALTH ISSUES RELATED TO URINARY SYSTEM

What is kidney failure?

• Kidney makes more urine

• Kidney cannot filter blood

• Kidney stores blood

• Kidney stops blood flow

What can cause kidney failure?

• Cold weather

• High blood pressure

• Broken bone

• Lack of sleep

How does high blood pressure harm the kidney?

• Breaks glomerulus capillaries

• Blocks ureter

• Stops urea formation

• Reduces urine colour

Diabetes can cause kidney failure because ____.

• Glucose damages nephrons

• Glucose turns to fat

• Urea stops forming

• Blood becomes cold

What happens if both kidneys stop working?

• More urine

• Body becomes clean

• Wastes and toxins build up in blood

What are kidney stones made of?

• Calcium oxalate

• Salt

• Glucose

• Protein

A common symptom of kidney stones is ____.

• Cough

• Back pain

• Fever

• Blurred vision

How can kidney stones be prevented?

• Drink more water

• Eat more salt

• Sleep less

• Skip meals

How can we prevent kidney failure?

• Control blood pressure

• Eat more protein

• Drink less water

• Avoid fruits

What is the function of hemodialysis?

• Clean blood

• Produce urine

• Stop urea