Urinary system

Question 1

what are the functions of the urinary system?

Answer 1

the functions of the urinary system are to clean and remove toxins from the blood and create urine from waste product.

Question 2

what are the organs of the urinary system and their main functions?

Answer 2

there are 4 main organs of the urinary system:

1. kidneys: clean the blood of toxins and produce urine
2. ureters: transport urine from kidneys to bladder
3. bladder: stores and empties urine
4. urethra: allows urine to pass out of body

Question 3

give 5 main functions of the kidneys

Answer 3

the 5 main functions of the kidney are:

1. clean toxins from blood and make urine
2. regulate blood volume
3. regulate electrolytes
4. produce renin to regulate blood pressure
5. synthesize Vitamin D

Question 4

where are the kidneys located?

Answer 4

the kidneys are located at the bottom of the ribs towards our spine. they extend from the T12 to the L3 vertebra

Question 5

what are the 8 structures of the kidneys and their functions?

Answer 5

the 8 structures of the kidneys are:
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1. adrenal glands: separate organ of the endocrine system. sits on top of each kidney
2. transparent capsule: a capsule that surrounds each kidney and gives it a ‘glistening’ effect
3. peri renal fat capsule: a fatty capsule that surrounds each kidney and cushions it from blow
4. renal fascia: this is an outer-layer of dense, fibrous connective tissue that anchors the kidneys and adrenal glands to surrounding structures
5. renal cortex: outer layer, light in colour
6. renal medulla: inner layer, darker in colour. has regions called renal pyramids
7. renal pelvis: flat, funnel-shaped tube
8. calyces: sit at bottom of renal pyramids, collect urine and transport it to ureters and then to bladder