ATI Rectum and Genitourinary Post Test Questions and
Answers / Verified Answers
Urinary System - ANSWERkidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
Purpose: to rid the body of waste and excess fluid
Kidneys - ANSWERfilter 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 - ANSWERthe tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder
25-30cm long
Urinary Bladder - ANSWERsaclike 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 - ANSWERtube 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 - ANSWERlocated 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 - ANSWERthe area of the body between the genitals and the anus
Vuvla - ANSWERexternal female genitalia
consists of the mons pubis, labia majora, and the labia minora
Mons Pubis - ANSWERa mound of fatty tissue covering the pubic area in women
Labia Majora - ANSWERthe larger outer folds of the vulva
Labia Minora - ANSWERsmaller pair of skin folds that protect the vaginal opening
Skene's Glands - ANSWERsurround the urethral meatus which produce lubricating
mucus
Vaginal Orifice - ANSWERaka 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 opening
Answers / Verified Answers
Urinary System - ANSWERkidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra
Purpose: to rid the body of waste and excess fluid
Kidneys - ANSWERfilter 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 - ANSWERthe tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder
25-30cm long
Urinary Bladder - ANSWERsaclike 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 - ANSWERtube 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 - ANSWERlocated 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 - ANSWERthe area of the body between the genitals and the anus
Vuvla - ANSWERexternal female genitalia
consists of the mons pubis, labia majora, and the labia minora
Mons Pubis - ANSWERa mound of fatty tissue covering the pubic area in women
Labia Majora - ANSWERthe larger outer folds of the vulva
Labia Minora - ANSWERsmaller pair of skin folds that protect the vaginal opening
Skene's Glands - ANSWERsurround the urethral meatus which produce lubricating
mucus
Vaginal Orifice - ANSWERaka 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 opening
