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Kidney, bladder & ureters
Kidney, bladder & ureters
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The kidneys, bladder, and ureters are components of the **urinary system**, also known as the renal system.
Here’s a brief overview of each component:
1. **Kidneys**: These are two bean-shaped organs that filter waste and excess fluids from the blood to produce urine. They also help regulate blood pressure, electrolyte balance, and red blood cell production.
2. **Ureters**: These are two thin tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. Each ureter connects to one kidney and transports urine through peristaltic movements.
3. **Bladder**: The bladder is a hollow, muscular organ that stores urine until it is ready to be excreted from the body. The bladder can expand to hold varying amounts of urine.
The urinary system plays a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis by regulating the body’s fluid balance and waste removal.
Here’s a brief overview of each component:
1. **Kidneys**: These are two bean-shaped organs that filter waste and excess fluids from the blood to produce urine. They also help regulate blood pressure, electrolyte balance, and red blood cell production.
2. **Ureters**: These are two thin tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder. Each ureter connects to one kidney and transports urine through peristaltic movements.
3. **Bladder**: The bladder is a hollow, muscular organ that stores urine until it is ready to be excreted from the body. The bladder can expand to hold varying amounts of urine.
The urinary system plays a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis by regulating the body’s fluid balance and waste removal.