THE URINARY SYSTEM
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THE URINARY SYSTEM. The kidney excretes nitrogenous wastes Major homeostatic organ Maintains Electrolyte balance Water balance Acid-base balance of the blood. Kidney continually forms urine Urine is routed down ureters by peristalsis Flows to urinary bladder and stored - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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THE URINARY SYSTEM
The kidney excretes nitrogenous wastes
Major homeostatic organ ◦Maintains
Electrolyte balance Water balance Acid-base balance of the blood
Kidney continually forms urineUrine is routed down ureters by peristalsisFlows to urinary bladder and storedConducted to outside via urethra In males the urethra is approximately 8
inches longIn females the urethra is approximately 1
½ inches long
