Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 1292216239
ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 15 - The Urinary System - Review Questions - Page 563: 9

Answer

Kidneys- to purify and keep constancy of fluids Bladder- stores urine Urethra- carries urine from bladder to outside of the body Ureter- transportation from kidneys to the bladder

Work Step by Step

The urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. The kidneys form the urine and account for the other functions attributed to the urinary system. The ureters carry the urine away from the kidneys to the urinary bladder, which is a temporary reservoir for the urine. The urethra is a tubular structure that carries the urine from the urinary bladder to the outside.
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