Urinary System Flashcards
1
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What is the purpose of the Urinary System?
A
Regulate the composition of the body’s extracellular fluids by removing harmful substances and while retaining beneficial products
2
Q
What are the macroscopic structures that make up the urinary system?
A
Two kidneys, two ureters, bladder, urethra
3
Q
Approximately how many people in the US undergo treatment for kidney failure?
A
400,000
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