10 Questions
Which organ is not part of the genitourinary system?
Liver
Where are the kidneys located in the body?
Outside the peritoneal cavity
What is the function of the ureters?
Transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder
Where is the bladder located?
In the pelvis
What is the function of the urethra?
Eliminate urine from the body
Which system is composed of the urinary system and the genital apparatus?
Genitourinary system
Where are the kidneys located in the body?
Inside the peritoneal cavity
What is the capacity of the bladder?
350 mL
What is the function of the urethra?
To transport urine from the bladder out of the body
What is the common embryological origin of the urinary system and the genital apparatus?
Mesoderm
Study Notes
Genitourinary System Basics
- The genitourinary system is composed of the urinary system and the genital apparatus.
Kidneys
- The kidneys are located in the upper part of the abdominal cavity, one on each side of the spine.
Ureters
- The function of the ureters is to transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
Bladder
- The bladder is located in the pelvic cavity.
- The capacity of the bladder is approximately 400-500 mL.
Urethra
- The function of the urethra is to transport urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.
Embryological Origin
- The urinary system and the genital apparatus have a common embryological origin.
Test your knowledge of the genitourinary system with this quiz! Explore the anatomy and functions of the urinary system and learn about the differences in the genital apparatus based on gender. Discover how these systems are interconnected and their common embryological origin.
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