Urinary System

• The kidney regulates blood volume and ionic compositions.
• The kidney regulates blood pressure, pH, and glucose levels.
• The kidney maintains blood osmolarity.
• The kidney produces two hormones: calcitriol and erythropoietin.
• The kidney excretes wastes in urine.
• Functions of the kidney:

  • regulate blood volume and ionic compositions
  • regulate blood pressure, pH, and glucose levels
  • maintain blood osmolarity
  • Produce 2 hormones ( calcitriol and erythropoietin )
  • Excrete wastes in urine
• State the structure of the kidney.

  The kidney consists of layers including the Renal Fascia, Adipose capsule, and Renal capsule
• State the organs involved in the urinary System

  • kidneys
  • ureters
  • bladder
  • urethra