Functions of Urinary System Flashcards
1
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aka “Urinary tract or renal system”
A
Urinary System
2
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A process in which the body maintains a constant internal environment
A
Homeostasis
3
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Functions of the Urinary System:
A
> Maintains proper balance of water, salts, and acids;
> Filters blood to remove urea, creatinine and uric acid and other waste materials from the bloodstream;
> Converts waste products and excess fluids into urine in the kidneys and are excreted via the urinary bladder.
4
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Is a waste product of protein metabolism
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Urea
5
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Is a waste product of muscle metabolism
A
Creatinine
