The urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. The kidneys filter waste from the blood and produce urine, which travels through the ureters to the bladder. The bladder stores urine until it is discharged through the urethra. The urinary system regulates water balance and removes waste to maintain healthy bodily functions.
3. Urine is a
Transparent yellow fluid containing
unwanted wastes, mostly excess
water, salts, and nitrogen
compounds.
4. Major Organs of the Urinary System
A. Kidney is paired
organ whose
functions include removing waste products
from the blood and regulating the amount
of fluid in the body.
5. The basic units of the kidneys are
microscopically thin structures called
nephrons, which filter the blood and
cause wastes to be removed in the form
of urine.
6. The kidney maintain water balance,
ensuring that the amount of water in
body tissues remains at a constant
level.
7. The kidneys also control calcium
levels in the blood to maintain
healthy bones.
8. They aid in regulating the acid-base
balance of the blood and body fluids
so that all body processes can
proceed smoothly.
