urinary system

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What is the primary function of the urinary system?

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The primary function of the urinary system is to remove waste products from the body, regulate blood volume and pressure, control electrolyte balance, and maintain acid-base balance.

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What are the main organs of the urinary system?

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The main organs of the urinary system include the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.

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What is the role of the kidneys in the urinary system?

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The kidneys filter blood to produce urine, removing waste and excess substances while regulating fluid balance.

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What is the function of the ureters?

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The ureters are tubes that transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

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What is the bladder's role in the urinary system?

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The bladder is a stretchy, muscular organ that stores urine until it is expelled from the body.

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What is the urethra?

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The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.

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Describe the pathway of urine from production to excretion.

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Urine is produced in the kidneys, travels down the ureters to the bladder, and is then expelled through the urethra.

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What is micturition?

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Micturition is the process of expelling urine from the bladder through the urethra.

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How do the kidneys help regulate blood pressure?

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The kidneys help regulate blood pressure by controlling the volume of blood (by adjusting the amount of water excreted) and releasing hormones like renin.

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What is the role of nephrons in the kidneys?

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Nephrons are the functional units of the kidneys that filter blood and produce urine.