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Rectum and Genitourinary Module exam study guide Urinary System - correct answer-kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra Purpose: to rid the body of waste and excess fluid Kidneys - correct answer-filter blood from the renal arteries and produce urine as waste located in the posterior region of the pelvis and attached to the abdominal wall secrete biochemical erythropoietin Ureters - correct answer-the tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder 25-30cm long Urinary Bladder - correct answer-saclike organ in which urine is stored before being excreted hollow, muscular organ that can distend to hold urine lies behind the symphysis pubis against them rectum and above the prostate gland or against the uterus and vagina urge to pee is when bladder has around 300 mL of urine Urethra - correct answer-tube leading from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body mucous membrane-lined rubs males: terminates at the glans females: lies behind the symphysis pubis and in front of the vagina Urinary Meatus - correct answer-located between the folds of the labia minora, in the perineal area between the vagina and clitoris - this short passageway increases the risk for UTIs Perineal Area - correct answer-the area of the body between the genitals and the anus Vuvla - correct answer-external female genitalia consists of the mons pubis, labia majora, and the labia minora Mons Pubis - correct answer-a mound of fatty tissue covering the pubic area in women Labia Majora - correct answer-the larger outer folds of the vulva Labia Minora - correct answer-smaller pair of skin folds that protect the vaginal opening Skene's Glands - correct answer-surround the urethral meatus which produce lubricating mucus Vaginal Orifice - correct answer-aka the introitus is positioned posteriorly from the urethra appearance varies depending upon the presence or absence of a hymen, a membranous fold that covers part of the vaginal apening Bartholin's Glands - correct answer-surround the vaginal orifice and secrete a lubricating mucus into the vaginal opening Perineum - correct answer-a flat area that extends posteriorly from the labia majora to the anus Anus - correct answer-opening at the end of the Gl tract Introitus - correct answer-the opening to the vagina a mucous membrane-line canal that is made up of smooth muscle Vagina - correct answer-a muscular, elastic passageway that extends from the uterus to the outside of the body Cervix - correct answer-a tube-like structure that is the opening to the uterus Uterus - correct answer-a pear-shaped organ suspended by multiple ligaments and positioned superiority to the urinary bladder and anterior my to the rectum made up of 3 distinct layers Endometrium - correct answer-inner lining of the uterus very vascular and responds to hormones that prepare the uterus for implantation of a fertilized egg 
