Renal system
Renal System
The Renal System (pronounced: /ˈriːnəl ˈsɪstəm/), also known as the Urinary System or the Urogenital System, is a group of organs in the body that are responsible for the production, storage, and elimination of urine. It includes two kidneys, two ureters, the bladder, and the urethra.
Etymology
The term "renal" comes from the Latin word renes, meaning kidneys. The term "urinary" comes from the Latin word urina, which means urine.
Function
The primary function of the Renal System is to filter waste products and excess substances from the blood, which are then excreted as urine. This process helps to regulate the body's chemical balance, maintain blood pressure, and remove toxins from the body.
Components
Kidneys
The Kidneys (pronounced: /ˈkɪdniːz/) are a pair of bean-shaped organs located at the back of the abdominal cavity. They are responsible for filtering the blood and removing waste products and excess substances, which are then converted into urine.
Ureters
The Ureters (pronounced: /jʊˈriːtərz/) are two tubes that transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
Bladder
The Bladder (pronounced: /ˈblædər/) is a hollow organ that stores urine until it is ready to be excreted from the body.
Urethra
The Urethra (pronounced: /jʊˈriːθrə/) is a tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body.
Related Terms
- Nephrology - the branch of medicine that deals with the study of the kidneys.
- Urology - the branch of medicine that focuses on the urinary tract and the male reproductive system.
- Renal Failure - a medical condition in which the kidneys fail to adequately filter waste products from the blood.
- Urinary Tract Infection - an infection that affects any part of the urinary system.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Renal system
- Wikipedia's article - Renal system
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