THE INTRODUCTION OF URINARY SYSTEM Flashcards
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INTRODUCTION OF URINARY SYSTEM
What is urinary system?
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It is the major excretory system of the body, that eliminate wastes to filtering the blood to create urine as a waste by-product.
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INTRODUCTION OF URINARY SYSTEM
What are the functions of urinary system in kidneys?
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- Excretion
- Regulation of blood volume and pressure
- Regulation of blood solute concentration
- Regulation of extracellular fluid pH
- Regulation of red blood cell synthesis
- Regulation of vitamin D synthesis
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INTRODUCTION OF URINARY SYSTEM
What are the major organs of urinary system?
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The major organs of urinary system includes kidneys, renal pelvis, ureters, bladder and urethra.
