Urinary

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also sometimes referred to as the urinary tract or renal system

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Urinary system

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Constituted by a variety of diifferent organs which have their own tissue and cell types

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Urinary system

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to act as a drainage system for the body where excess materials such as salts,,, electrolytes, metabolites, and waste products are filtered and flusheed out of the body via urine

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Urinary system

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The urinary system is composed of 4 key organs which are

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Kidneys
bladder
ureters
urethra

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are the primary organs of the urinary system responsible for filtering blood to remove waste products, excess ions,, and water to form urine

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kidney

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they help maintain the bodys internal environment by regulating the volume and composition of blood and extracellular fluid.

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kidney

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They play a role in regulating blood pressure, producing hormones like erythropoietin and calcitriol,, and maintaining acid base balance

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kidney

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are tubes that carry urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder

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ureters

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they facilitate the transport of urine from the kidneys to the baldder through peristaltic contractions

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ureters

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is a muscular sac that stores urine until it is expelled from the body during urination

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urinary bladder

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it allows f or the temporary storage of urine, enabling controlled voiding of urine from the body

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urinary bladder

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a tube that carrues urine from the bladder to the exterior of the body during urination

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urethra

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it allows for the elimination of urine from the body

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urethra

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are responsible for filtering blood, reabsorbing essential substances, and secreting waste products to form urine

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nephrons

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they play a cruciall role in the filtration and regulation of bllood composition, volume, and pressure, as well as in the production of urine

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nephrons

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represents the first line of bladder defense and an interface between pathogens and defense mechanisms

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urothelium

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its functions include control of permeability, immune resposes and cell to cell communication

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urothelium

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carris blood supply to the epithelium while holding the cells in place and binding them to the smooth muscle below

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lamina propria

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its nerves respond to muscle flunctuations by squeezing and stretching to change the shape of the epithelium as needed

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lamina propria

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responsible for the segmental contractions and peristaltic movements in the gastrointestinal tract

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muscularis propria

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These are specialized cells found in the glomerulus.

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Podocytes

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They form filtration slits that prevent large molecules and blood cells from passing into the filltrate while alllowing smaller molecules and water to pass through

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Podocytes

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These cells line the renal tubules and play a crucial role in reabsorption and secretion processes.

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Tubular Cells

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They are responsible for maintaining electrolyte balance, acid base balance and water blanace in the body

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Tubular Cells

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These cells line the collecting ducts in the kidneys, where they help concentrate the urine by reabsorbing water and ions

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Collecting Duct Cells

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These cells form the inner lining of the urinary tract, from the renal pelvis to the urethra. They help prevent infection and maintain a healthy urinary environment.

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Urothelial Cells

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These cells are gound in the renal pelvis, ureters, and bladder. They have the ability to stretch and accomodate the varying volume of urine in the urinary tract

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Transitional Cells

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These cells are found in the walls of the ureters, bladder, and urethra. They help proper urine through the urinary tract by contracting and relaxing in a coordinated manner

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Smooth muscle cells

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These are infections that can happen anywhere along the urinary tract, including the bladder, kidneys, and tubes that connect them. They are usually caused by bacteria and can cause pain, frequent urination, and fever

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Urinary Tract Infections

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These occus when a bladder infections 'backs up' the ureters

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kidney infections

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These are hard deposits made of minerals and salts that form inside your kidneys. They can cause sever pain and are often associated with urinary tract infections.

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Kidney stones

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This condition involves the loss of bladder control, resulting in the involuntary leakage of urine. It can be cause by a variety of factors, including age, obesity, and certain diseases.

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Bladder control problems (incontinence)

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This is a serious condition in which the kidneys lose their ability to filter waste from the blood. It can be caused by a variety of conditions, including diabetes and high blood pressure.

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Kidney failure

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This is a chronic condition causing bladder pressure, bladder pain and sometime pelvic pain. The pain ranges from mild discomfort to sever

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Interstitial cystitis

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This is a genetic disorder that causes numerous cysts to grow in the kidney. These cysts are filled with fluid and can change the shape of the kidneys, reducing their function over times.

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Polycystic kidney disease

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This is a progressive kidney disease caused by damage to the capillaries in the kidneys due to long-standing diabetes mellitus. It may take up to a decade after kidney damage begins for symptoms to appear

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Diabetic nephropathy

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In men, this disease can make it difficult to empty the bladder

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enlarged prostate

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This is usually caused by bacteria and can cause discomfort during urination

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Bladder infection (cystitis)

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The entire blood supply is filtered around how many time?

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20-25 times a day

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The bladder is capable of expanding and holding amount of urine with an average capacity of ?

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400-600 mililiters in adults