Learning objectives
After completing this study unit you will be able to:
The urinary system is divided into two parts:
The organs of the urinary system work together to remove excess fluid and other waste materials from the bloodstream, and also to store, transport and excrete urine from the body.
This video tutorial will introduce you to the main structures of the urinary system and their function in the body.
To improve your understanding of urinary system terminology, take a closer look at some commonly used roots, prefixes and suffixes in the video below which covers terminology of the urogenital system.
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Download the following PDF worksheets and learn the different parts of the urinary system!
Review each component of the urinary system individually with our atlas gallery.
Function |
Elimination of fluid and waste from body; regulation of blood volume, pressure, pH and electrolyte balance via urine production and excretion |
Upper (abdominal) part |
Kidneys: Blood filtration, urine production; reabsorption of useful substances (electrolytes, amino acids); elimination of waste into urine Ureters: Urine transportation from kidneys to urinary bladder |
Lower (pelvic) part |
Urinary bladder: Urine storage and urination control Urethra: Urine transportation from urinary bladder to outside of body (in males additional function is transportation of semen after ejaculation) |
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