Urinary System

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What is the main function of the urinary system?

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The urinary system eliminates waste products from the body and regulates water and electrolyte balance.

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What are the main organs of the urinary system?

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The main organs 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 remove waste and excess substances, producing urine.

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What are ureters?

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Ureters are tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder.

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What is the urinary bladder?

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The urinary bladder is a muscular sac that stores urine until it is eliminated from the body.

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What is the urethra?

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The urethra is the tube through which urine is expelled from the body.

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How does the urinary system maintain homeostasis?

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The urinary system helps maintain homeostasis by regulating the volume and composition of body fluids.

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What is the difference between the urinary system and the digestive system?

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The urinary system eliminates liquid waste, while the digestive system eliminates solid waste.

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What is filtration in the context of the urinary system?

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Filtration is the process by which the kidneys remove waste and excess substances from the blood.

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What is urine composed of?

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Urine is primarily composed of water, urea, creatinine, and various ions.