Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

25. The Urinary System

Introduction to the Urinary System

Anatomy & Physiology

25. The Urinary System

Introduction to the Urinary System

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What are the major roles of the urinary system?

Exchange of gases and regulation of blood pH

Protection against pathogens and production of antibodies

Regulation of blood pressure and volume, removal of waste products, and maintenance of electrolyte balance

Production of digestive enzymes and absorption of nutrients

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Understand the primary functions of the urinary system, which include filtering blood to remove waste products and excess substances.

Recognize that the urinary system plays a crucial role in regulating blood pressure and volume through mechanisms such as the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.

Identify the role of the kidneys in maintaining electrolyte balance by adjusting the levels of ions like sodium, potassium, and calcium in the blood.

Acknowledge the importance of the urinary system in maintaining acid-base balance by excreting hydrogen ions and reabsorbing bicarbonate from urine.

Differentiate the functions of the urinary system from other systems, such as the respiratory system (exchange of gases) and the immune system (protection against pathogens), to understand its unique roles.