Urinary System ! - bio 142

Question 1

functions of the urinary system (6)

Answer 1

1. adjusting blood vol. & blood pressure
2. Regulating blood plasma concentrations of SODIUM, POTASSIUM, CHLORIDE, etc..
3. stabilizing blood PH
4. conserving valuable nutrients by preventing their loss in urine
5. eliminating metabolic wastes
6. removing drugs & toxins from the bloodstream.

Question 2

components of the urinary system ?

Answer 2

• kidneys
• ureters
• bladder
• urethra