1. Chapter 9
The Urinary System

2. Overview of Structures, Combining Forms, and Functions
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3. Primary Structures of the Urinary System

4. Kidneys Primary Functions Filter the blood to remove waste products.
Maintain electrolyte concentrations.
Remove excess water to maintain the fluid volume within the body.

5. Kidneys
Related Combining Forms
nephr/o
ren/o

6. Renal Pelvis Primary Function Related Combining Form
Collects urine produced by the kidney.
Related Combining Form
pyel/o

7. Urine Primary Function Related Combining Forms
Liquid waste product produced by the kidney that is to be excreted.
Related Combining Forms
ur/o, urin/o

8. Ureters Primary Function Related Combining Form
Transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
Related Combining Form
ureter/o

9. Urinary Bladder Primary Function Related Combining Form
Stores urine until it is excreted.
Related Combining Form
cyst/o

10. Urinary Bladder

11. Urethra Primary Function Related Combining Form
Transports urine from the bladder through the urethral meatus, where it is excreted from the body.
Related Combining Form
urethr/o