What are the functions of the kidneys?

Filter blood, regulate body water volume, regulate electrolyte levels, regulate pH, remove metabolic wastes, activation of vit D, produce hormones

What hormones do the kidneys produce?

Erythropoietin and renin

What does the hormone erythropoietin do?

Regulates RBC production

What does the hormone renin do?

Regulates BP

What is filtrate?

What doesn’t get returned to blood stream and comes out as urine

What are the structures of the urinary system?

Kidneys, ureter, bladder, and urethra

What do the kidneys produce?

Urine

Explain the structure of the kidney

It is the primary excretory organ Retroperitoneal, superior lumbar region “bean” shaped

Has hilum

Contains adrenal glands atop each kidney

Explain the right kidney in regards to the left

Right kidney is lower than left due to the liver

Explain the structure of the ureter

2 tubes connecting and transporting urine from kidneys to bladder

What is the function of the bladder?

Urine storage

Explain the structure of the bladder

Retroperitoneal, in pelvic cavity

Explain the structure of the urethra

A tube transporting urine from bladder to outside of body