1
Q
What is the main function of the urinary system?
A
To remove waste products from the blood, regulate water balance, and maintain homeostasis.
2
Q
What are the main organs of the urinary system?
A
- Kidneys
- Ureters
- Bladder
- Urethra
3
Q
What is the functional unit of the kidney?
A
The Nephron.
4
Q
What are the three main processes of urine formation?
A
- Ultrafiltration
- Selective Reabsorption
- Tubular Secretion
5
Q
What is Ultrafiltration?
A
Filtering blood under high pressure in the glomerulus to produce filtrate.
6
Q
What creates the high pressure
A
