2.73B: Describe the Structure of the Urinary System, Including the Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder and Urethra

URINARY SYSTEM: System to remove waste products including excess Water, Salts, and Urea

STRUCTURE OF URINARY SYSTEM:
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Diagram showing Structure of Urinary System

STRUCTURES INVOLVED:

STRUCTURE	EXPLANATION
RENAL ARTERY	Carries Oxygenated blood to the Kidney for Ultrafiltration
KIDNEY	Pair of bean-shaped organs that carry out filtration to remove waste products from body via excretion
URETER	Tube that transports Urine from Kidney to Bladder for storage prior to excretion
BLADDER	Organ that stores Urine produced by Kidney for excretion
URETHRA	Tube that connects Bladder to the exterior for removal of Urine from body via excretion
RENAL VEIN	Carries Deoxygenated blood away from Kidney