Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System
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The text provides a detailed overview of the anatomy and physiology of the urinary system, focusing on components such as the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. It discusses how urine is formed and regulated, including the role of hormones. The key terms related to the subject matter are also introduced.
Answer
The urinary system includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
The urinary system includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Its primary function is to filter blood and create urine as a waste by-product.
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The urinary system includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Its primary function is to filter blood and create urine as a waste by-product.
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The urinary system plays a critical role in waste removal and maintaining fluid balance by filtering out waste and excess substances from the blood.
Sources
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Urinary System - Hopkins Medicine - hopkinsmedicine.org
- Urinary System: Organs, Anatomy, Function & Conditions - Cleveland Clinic - my.clevelandclinic.org
