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Overview of the Urinary System Functions

The urinary system is comprised of organs like the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra that work together to produce, store and eliminate urine while regulating fluid balance, blood pressure and removing waste from the bloodstream.

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Overview of the Urinary System Functions

The urinary system is comprised of organs like the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra that work together to produce, store and eliminate urine while regulating fluid balance, blood pressure and removing waste from the bloodstream.

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Urinary System

The urinary system, also known as the renal system, is a vital component
of the human body responsible for the production, storage, and
elimination of urine. Comprised of several organs, the urinary system
plays a crucial role in maintaining the body's fluid balance, regulating
blood pressure, and removing waste products from the bloodstream.
The key organs of the urinary system include the kidneys, ureters,
bladder, and urethra. The kidneys are bean-shaped organs located on
either side of the spine, and they filter waste materials, excess water, and
toxins from the blood to form urine. The urine then flows through the
ureters, which are muscular tubes connecting the kidneys to the bladder.
The bladder, a muscular sac, stores the urine until it is expelled from the
body through the urethra, a tube that connects the bladder to the external
opening.
The urinary system performs several vital functions. Firstly, it helps
regulate the body's fluid balance by selectively reabsorbing water and
essential substances from the filtrate produced by the kidneys. This
process helps maintain proper hydration and electrolyte levels within the
body. Secondly, the urinary system eliminates metabolic waste products,
such as urea and uric acid, as well as excess substances like salts and
water that are not needed by the body. By doing so, it helps detoxify the
bloodstream and maintain proper chemical balance.

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