The Urinary system

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What is the main function of the urinary system?

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The main 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 primary organs of the urinary system?

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The primary 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.

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What is nephron?

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A nephron is the functional unit of the kidney, responsible for filtering blood and forming urine.

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What is pyelonephritis?

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Pyelonephritis is an inflammation of the kidney pelvis and nephrons, often caused by a bacterial infection.

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What is the function of the bladder?

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

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What is the role of sphincter muscles in the urinary system?

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Sphincter muscles control the release of urine from the bladder.

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What is electromyography?

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Electromyography is a diagnostic procedure that assesses the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them, often used to determine bladder and sphincter muscle control.

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What are renal veins?

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Renal veins are blood vessels that carry filtered blood away from the kidneys.

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What is the outer layer of the kidney called?

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The outer layer of the kidney is called the renal cortex, where nephrons are located.