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CHAPTER 26
URINARY SYSTEM
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2022

, CHAPTER26:
URINARY SYSTEM
BSPD 212


26.1Overviewofurinarysystem&kidney
functions
26.1Overviewofurinarysystem&kidney
functions

, Objective
1. Describe the major structures of the urinary system and the fu
they perform.
2. Describe the external and internal gross anatomical features
kidneys.
3. Tracethe path of blood flow through the kidneys.
Components &functions
Urinary system:
1. Two kidneys
 regulate blood volume
 regulate blood ionic composition
 help regulate blood pressure
 regulate blood pH
 synthesis of glucose

,  production of hormones
 Maintenance of blood osmolarity
 excrete wastes by forming urine

2. Two ureters transports urine from
kidneys to urinary bladder
3. One urinary bladder stores urine
4. One Urethra discharge urine from
body

TheUrinarySystem
2 kidneys, 2 ureters, 1 urinary
bladder & 1 urethra
Filter the blood & return most of
water & solutes to the bloodstream

Connected book
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Gerard J. Tortora, Bryan H. Derrickson Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Publisher: Unknown ISBN: 9781119400066 Edition: 1

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