Assignment: Urinary System

Assignment: Urinary System

Assignment: Urinary System

· Identify the structure and function of the urinary system.

· Identify the major structures found in the system.

· Define the function of this system.

· Describe major diseases that affect the urinary system.

· Identify one to two major diseases that affect the system.

· Describe the disease(s) identified.

· Describe major laboratory and diagnostic tests that are used to assess urinary diseases.

· Using the disease(s) discussed in the previous prompt, identify the most common laboratory and diagnostic test used to assess the disease(s).

· Describe the test identified.

· Describe the main health care providers for the urinary department.

· Identify the main health care providers in this department.

· Describe the roles they play (to the patient, facility, or community) and the types of patients they see (typical demographics, age, gender, etc.).

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