Urinary System

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What is the primary function of the urinary system?

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To remove waste products and excess substances from the blood, regulating water and electrolyte balance.

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What are the main organs of the urinary system?

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Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra.

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

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To filter blood, remove waste, and produce urine.

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What is urine composed of?

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Water, urea, creatinine, and various ions.

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What is the function of the ureters?

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To transport urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder.

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What is the role of the urinary bladder?

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To store urine until it is excreted from the body.

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What is the urethra?

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

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How does the urinary system help maintain homeostasis?

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By regulating the volume and composition of body fluids.

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What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

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An infection in any part of the urinary system, commonly affecting the bladder and urethra.

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What are common symptoms of a UTI?

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Frequent urination, burning sensation during urination, and cloudy urine.