urinary system
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primary functions of the urinary system
removal of nitrogenous wastes
regulation of blood volume and blood pressure
regulation of electrolyte balance
regulation of blood pH
production of urine
kidneys
renal capsule
renal hilum
renal cortex
renal pyramids within the renal medulla
renal columns
renal papilla
red
minor calyx
yellow
major calyx
purple
renal pelvis
blue
ureter
nephron
renal corpuscle
glomerulus
Glomerular (Bowman’s) capsule
what is the function of the nephron ?
site of blood filtration
proximal convoluted tubule. Major site of reabsorption
distal convoluted tubule. regulates ions and pH
loop of henle. concentrates urine
green
descending limb of loop of henle
blue
ascending limb of loop of henle
collecting duct. collects urine from multiple nephrons
1
renal artery
8
renal vein
ureters. transport urine from kidneys to bladder by peristalsis
red
trigone
yellow
internal urethral sphincter
blue
urethral orifices
what is the urethra ?
tube that carries urine from bladder to outside of the body
what type of tissue is found in the glomerular capsule ?
simple squamous epithelium
what type of tissue is found in the renal tubules
simple cuboidal epithelium
what type of tissue is found in the renal pelvis, ureters, and uinary bladder
transitional epithelium