October 28, 2011

2.69 Urinary system


2.69 describe the structure of the urinary system, including kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra

  • Kidney (2) – carries out the process of excretion, filtration and osmoregulation.
  • Ureter (2) – tube that carries Urine to the bladder.
  • Bladder – stores Urine.
  • Urethra – Urine is conducted out of the body through this structure.

The Diagram below illustrates the entire Urinary System
1. Urinary system
2. Kidney
3. Renal pelvis
4. Ureter
5. Urinary bladder
6. Urethra (Left side with frontal section)
7. Adrenal gland
8. Renal artery and vein
9. Inferior vena cava
10. Abdominal aorta
11. Common iliac artery and vein
12. Liver
13. Large intestine
14. Pelvis

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