Urinary System Flashcards
1
Q
What organs comprise the urinary system?
A
- Kidneys
- Ureters
- Urinary bladder
- Urethra
2
Q
What are the functions of the kidney?
A
- Ionic composition regulation
- Regulates pH, osmolarity, and glucose concentration
- Regulates blood volume
- Releases erythropoietin and calcitrol
- Eliminates waste products
3
Q
What is the parenchyma?
A
the cortex and the renal pyramids make up the parenchyma
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