Urinary System

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What are the main components of the urinary system?

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The urinary system consists of two kidneys, two ureters, one urinary bladder, and one urethra.

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What is the function of the ureters?

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The ureters are tubes that connect the kidneys to the urinary bladder, transporting urine.

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What is the role of the urinary bladder?

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The urinary bladder stores urine until it is excreted from the body.

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What is the pathway of urine from the kidneys to the outside of the body?

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Urine passes from the renal tubule to the ureter, then to the bladder, and finally through the urethra.

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What is the function of the kidneys?

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The kidneys filter blood to produce urine, removing waste and excess substances.

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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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What is the glomerulus?

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The glomerulus is a network of capillaries in the kidneys where blood filtration begins.

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What is the renal tubule?

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The renal tubule is a part of the nephron where reabsorption and secretion occur after filtration.

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What is the significance of the collecting duct in the urinary system?

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The collecting duct is where urine is concentrated and transported to the renal pelvis.

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How does the urinary system maintain homeostasis?

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The urinary system regulates fluid balance, electrolyte levels, and removes waste products from the body.