The kidneys functions are:
The Nephron components:
The Urine composition
Which systems are involved in excretion?
The Organs of the Urinary System are:
The Urethra
Steps of Urine Formation:
The Urinary Bladder
The ureters
The Kidney Components:
Urinary, Digestive, Respiratory and Integumentary
Temporary reservoir for urine .The trigone is a smooth triangular region of the internal urinary bladder
Two kidneys, Two ureters , Single urinary bladder and a Single urethra
Glomerular (Bowman) capsule, Peritubular capillaries, Proximal convoluted tubule (PCT), Nephron loop (Loop of Henle), Collecting duct
Tube that extends from the bladder to the outside
95% water, 5% dissolved solids and gases
Excretion, Water balance maintenance, Body fluid acid–base regulation, Blood pressure regulation and Red blood cell production regulation
Renal cortex (outer portion), Renal medulla (inner portion), Renal pyramids, Renal pelvis (Calyces)
Long, slender, muscular tubes. Extend from kidney to urinary bladder. Move urine by gravity and peristalsis
Glomerular filtration, Tubular reabsorption, Tubular secretion and Excretion
