Overview of the urinary system Flashcards
1
Q
What is the principal organ of the urinary system?
A
Kidneys
2
Q
What are the accessory organs?
A
ureters
urinary bladder
urethra
3
Q
What does the urinary system regulate?
A
the content of blood plasma
4
Q
The urinary system regulates the content of blood plasma to maintain what?
A
the homeostasis of the internal fluid environment within normal limits
