Urinary system and its functions – The course is designed for the basic understanding of anatomical structures and physiological functions of human body, musculoskeletal system, digestive system, respiratory system; cardiovascular system; urinary system, endocrine system, reproductive system, nervous system, hematologic system, sensory organs, integumentary system, and immune system.The aim of the course is to acquire knowledge and skills regarding anatomy and physiology.
Urinary system and its functions
The Urinary System is one of the excretory system of the body that functions to remove waste products from the blood.
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The Urinary-System is a group of organs in the body concerned with filtering out excess fluid and other unwanted substances from the bloodstream. The substances are filtered out from the body in the form of urine.
The Urinary-System consists of the following structures with general functions:
- Two kidneys: The kidneys which secrete urine,
- Two ureters: The ureters transport urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder.
- One Urinary bladder: Where urine collects and is temporarily stored then expels it into the urethra.
- One urethra: Urethra discharges urine from the bladder to the exterior. (Ref: Ross & Wilson 9th /340p)
Nice to know:
Nephrology :- (nephro = kidney; logy = study of) is the scientific study of the anatomy, physiology, and disorders of the kidneys.
Urology :- Urology is the branch of medicine that deals with the male and female urinary-systems
and the male reproductive system.
Urologist –A physician who specializes in this(urology) branch of medicine is called a urologist
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