U RINARY S YSTEM Functions Kidneys filter blood Toxins Metabolic/nitrogenous wastes Excess water Excess ions Balances Salt Electrolyte Acids Water Discharge Excess fluids 1
U RINARY S YSTEM 2
Parts Kidneys Cortex (outer) Divides Medulla (inner) Pyramids Renal Pelvis Calices Minor Calices Collect urine
U RINARY S YSTEM Nephrons Cortical Juxtamedullary Conserve ADH
U RINARY S YSTEM More Parts Uriniferous Tubule Urters Urethra Urethral Sphincters Internal Smooth Muscles External Skeletal Muscles
U RINARY B LADDER Last Part Urinary Bladder Stores/Expels urine 3 Tissues 6 See also brief atlas