Urinary System Function and Anatomy

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What is the purpose of the urinary system?

  • Control muscle movement and coordination
  • Regulate body temperature and digestion
  • Eliminate waste, regulate blood volume and blood pressure, control levels of electrolytes and metabolites, and regulate blood pH (correct)
  • Support the immune system and produce hormones

What are the main components of the urinary system?

  • Kidneys, ureters, bladder, urethra (correct)
  • Heart, lungs, brain, skin
  • Liver, stomach, intestines, pancreas
  • Kidneys, urethra, intestine, spleen

What is the function of nephrons in the kidneys?

  • Functional units responsible for filtration and processing of blood (correct)
  • Regulate blood volume and blood pressure
  • Produce hormones for the body
  • Regulate blood sugar levels

How is urine transported from the kidneys to the bladder?

<p>Through tubes made of smooth muscle fibres called ureters (A)</p>
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How is urine expelled from the body?

<p>By urination through the urethra (D)</p>
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