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Urinary tract (UT) anatomy upper and lower
Upper: kidneys and ureters
Lower: bladder, urethra, prostate gland (males)
Function of the kidneys (5)
Urine formation + elimination
Maintain fluid balance, electrolyte balance, and acid-base balance
BP regulation
Excretion of waste products
Regulation of RBC production, vitamin D synthesis, and secretion of prostoglandins
What location are the kidneys in?
Retroperitoneal area
What percent of CO is sent to the kidneys?
20-25%
How do the kidneys regulate RBC production?
They sense RBC content in the blood and release EPO if the count is too low