the urinary system
DESCRIPTION
Presentation used to introduce anatomy and physiology students to the urinary system anatomy and physiology. Glomerular filtration, tubular secretion and tubular reabsorption are shown.TRANSCRIPT
The Urinary SystemKidney Function
Anatomy and Histology of KidneysNephrons and Renal Physiology
Glomerular Filtration and Tubular Reabsorption
Excretory system organs
Kidney’s 1. Cortex 2. Medulla 3. Pelvis
LungsLiverSkin
Urinary System OverviewKidney’s – create urine by filtering the blood Ureters – carry urine from kidney to urinary bladderUrinary bladder – stores urineUrethra – tube emptying the urinary bladder
Urinary system functionsRegulation of
blood volumeBlood composition / pHBlood pressure
Excretion of wastes / toxinsSynthesis of
GlucoseCalcitrolErythropoietinVitamin D
Production and discharge of Urine
Ureters transport urine from kidneys to bladderUrinary bladder stored urineUrethra discharges urine from body
Urine Composition
Urine Composition
Nephron: The functional unit of the kidney
