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Urinary System (1)
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Component of urinary system
Made up of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra
The function of the urinary system
To excrete nitrogenous compound wastes such as urea, as well as regulate the volume of body fluids, blood osmotic pressure, ion concentration in body fluids, electrolyte content and blood pH

Kidney
Organs involved in the urinary system and it consists of the cortex and medulla
Two main functions of kidney
Excretion and osmoregulation
Excretion
Process of removing wastes and excess water from the body
Kidneys as excretory organs
Excrete toxic waste products such as urea, uric acid, ammonia and creatinine
Pathway of urine
From the kidneys, it will enter the pelvis to be sent to the ureters, bladder, and urethra
Urine
Consists of urea mixed with water and waste products containing nitrogenous compounds
Controls the volume of water and concentration of ions in body fluids
The function of the kidneys as an osmoregulatory organ
The function of the kidneys as an osmoregulatory organ (1)
Kidney control the total volume of water in body fluids
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