Urinary System (1)

Component of urinary system

Made up of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra

The function of the urinary system

To excrete nitrogenous compound wastes such as urea, as well as regulate the volume of body fluids, blood osmotic pressure, ion concentration in body fluids, electrolyte content and blood pH

Kidney

Organs involved in the urinary system and it consists of the cortex and medulla

Two main functions of kidney

Excretion and osmoregulation

Excretion

Process of removing wastes and excess water from the body

Kidneys as excretory organs

Excrete toxic waste products such as urea, uric acid, ammonia and creatinine

Pathway of urine

From the kidneys, it will enter the pelvis to be sent to the ureters, bladder, and urethra

Urine

Consists of urea mixed with water and waste products containing nitrogenous compounds

Controls the volume of water and concentration of ions in body fluids

The function of the kidneys as an osmoregulatory organ

The function of the kidneys as an osmoregulatory organ (1)

Kidney control the total volume of water in body fluids

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Urinary System (1)

Urinary System (1)