15.1 Introduction to the Urinary System
Learning Objectives
- Identify the gross and microscopic structural components of the urinary system
- Correlate the structural components of the urinary system with their functions
- Illustrate the relationships among the components of the urinary system
- Summarize the functions of the urinary system
Introduction
The urinary system is responsible for removing waste and excess fluids from the body through the production and excretion of urine. It consists of two kidneys, two ureters, the bladder, and the urethra. See Figure 15.1 for an illustration of the female urinary system and Figure 15.2 for an illustration of the male urinary system.
Figure 15.1 Female Urinary System (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/cc/Urinary_System_%28Female%29.png)
Figure 15.2 Male Urinary System (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6d/Urinary_System_%28Male%29.png)
Urology is the study of male and female urinary systems, as well as the male reproductive system. Nephrology is the study of the anatomy and physiology of the kidneys and kidney diseases.
The study of male and female urinary systems, as well as the male reproductive system.
The study of the anatomy and physiology of the kidneys and kidney diseases.
