The Kidneys and Urinary System

Which organs make up the urinary system?

Kidneys and urinary tract

What is the main function of the kidneys?

Regulating blood pressure

What is the purpose of the urinary tract?

Transporting, storing, and eliminating urine

What is the role of the ureters?

Connecting the kidneys to the urinary bladder Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the urinary bladder?

Storing urine Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the urethra?

Carrying urine from the bladder to the external opening of the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the kidneys in the urinary system?

Filtering the blood and removing metabolic wastes Signup and view all the answers

Which organ serves as a temporary storage reservoir for urine?

Urinary bladder Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the urethra?

Eliminate urine from the body Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the ureters in the urinary system?

Transport urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder Signup and view all the answers

What can happen if urine is held for prolonged periods?

Urinary tract infections Signup and view all the answers

What can drinking enough water throughout the day help prevent?

Formation of kidney stones Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the muscles surrounding the urethra?

Control the voluntary release of urine Signup and view all the answers

What can good personal hygiene in the genital area help prevent?

Urinary tract infections Signup and view all the answers

What can a healthy lifestyle contribute to?

Overall well-being of kidneys and urinary tract Signup and view all the answers

The Kidneys and Urinary System

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