Chapter 8: Structures and Functions of Urinary and Reproductive System Flashcards

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The Urinary System is referred to?

A

Urinary tract.

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What does the Urinary System consist of?

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two kidneys, two ureters, one bladder and one urethra.

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The male reproductive system consist of?

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Penis and the scrotum that contains two testicles.

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The female reproductive system consist of?

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Ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina and breast.

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Because of the close proximity of the urinary tract to the productive organs, the reproductive organs of the male and female are also referred to?

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Genitourinary tract.

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What does the Urinary System do?

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Remove water, wastes from the body and maintains electrolyte balance in the blood.

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The kidneys are the main organs of the urinary system and constantly filter?

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Blood to remove excess waste and water excreted form the body as urine.

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The Uteres are two narrow tubes that?

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Transport the urine form each kidney to the urinary bladder.

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What does the Urinary Bladder do?

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Stores the urine until excretion from the body via the Urethra.

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