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Which organ is not part of the genitourinary system?
Which organ is not part of the genitourinary system?
- Kidneys
- Ureters
- Liver (correct)
- Bladder
Where are the kidneys located in the body?
Where are the kidneys located in the body?
- In the chest cavity
- Inside the peritoneal cavity
- In the pelvis
- Outside the peritoneal cavity (correct)
What is the function of the ureters?
What is the function of the ureters?
- Filter blood
- Transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder (correct)
- Store urine
- Produce urine
Where is the bladder located?
Where is the bladder located?
What is the function of the urethra?
What is the function of the urethra?
Which system is composed of the urinary system and the genital apparatus?
Which system is composed of the urinary system and the genital apparatus?
Where are the kidneys located in the body?
Where are the kidneys located in the body?
What is the capacity of the bladder?
What is the capacity of the bladder?
What is the function of the urethra?
What is the function of the urethra?
What is the common embryological origin of the urinary system and the genital apparatus?
What is the common embryological origin of the urinary system and the genital apparatus?
Flashcards
Liver's role?
Liver's role?
Organ NOT part of the genitourinary system.
Kidney location?
Kidney location?
Outside the peritoneal cavity.
Ureters function?
Ureters function?
Transport urine from kidneys to bladder.
Bladder's location?
Bladder's location?
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Urethra's function?
Urethra's function?
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Genitourinary system?
Genitourinary system?
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Bladder capacity?
Bladder capacity?
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Urethra's function?
Urethra's function?
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GU Orgins?
GU Orgins?
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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.
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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.
