SC 131 Purdue University Global Unit 7 Kidney Stones Disease Questions

Urinary System Homeostatic Imbalances

The urinary system works hard to cleanse our blood of waste products and excess fluid. Sometimes a disease or disorder disrupts this process and our body needs some help to expel these wastes.

Use your textbook readings and other reliable resources to research these topics in further detail. Then, in your main post, answer the following discussion questions:

1. Choose one urinary system disease or disorder (list the topic in the subject line of your post), then answer the following questions:
   1. What causes your chosen disease/disorder to occur.
   2. Describe relevant signs and symptoms of this disease/disorder.
   3. Describe at least one treatment option and how it works to correct the chosen disease/disorder.
2. Dialysis is often required when a person’s kidneys are unable to function correctly.
   1. How does dialysis work to cleanse the blood?
   2. What is the difference between hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis?
   3. If you had were prescribed dialysis, which method would you utilize and why?
3. What is one interesting fact that you have about the urinary system.