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- https://bio.libretexts.org/Courses/Portland_Community_College/Cascade_Microbiology/23%3A_Appendix_C_-_Human_Anatomy/23.3%3A_Anatomy_and_Normal_Microbiota_of_the_Urogenital_TractThe urinary system is responsible for filtering the blood, excreting wastes, and helping to regulate electrolyte and water balance. The urinary system includes the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, a...The urinary system is responsible for filtering the blood, excreting wastes, and helping to regulate electrolyte and water balance. The urinary system includes the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra; the bladder and urethra are the most common sites of infection. Common sites of infection in the male reproductive system include the urethra, as well as the testes, prostateand epididymis. The commons sites of infection in females are the vulva, vagina, cervix, and fallopian tubes.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Microbiology/Microbiology_(OpenStax)/23%3A_Urogenital_System_Infections/23.01%3A_Anatomy_and_Normal_Microbiota_of_the_Urogenital_TractThe urinary system is responsible for filtering the blood, excreting wastes, and helping to regulate electrolyte and water balance. The urinary system includes the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, a...The urinary system is responsible for filtering the blood, excreting wastes, and helping to regulate electrolyte and water balance. The urinary system includes the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra; the bladder and urethra are the most common sites of infection. Common sites of infection in the male reproductive system include the urethra, as well as the testes, prostate and epididymis. The common sites of infection in females are the vulva, vagina, cervix, and fallopian tubes.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Workbench/South_Texas_College_-_Biology_for_Non-Majors/24%3A_The_Respiratory_and_Urinary_Systems/24.06%3A_Human_KidneysThe human kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, one on each side of the backbone. They represent about 0.5% of the total weight of the body, but receive 20–25% of the total arterial blood pumped by the ...The human kidneys are two bean-shaped organs, one on each side of the backbone. They represent about 0.5% of the total weight of the body, but receive 20–25% of the total arterial blood pumped by the heart. Each contains from one to two million nephrons.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_and_General_Biology/Biology_102_Laboratory_Manual%3A_Biology_of_Plants_and_Animals_(Ray_and_Jones)/01%3A_Chapters/1.05%3A_Chapter_5This page covers laboratory activities on homeostasis, highlighting the liver, kidneys, and lungs' roles. Students explore blood glucose regulation, kidney functions, and gas exchange in lungs through...This page covers laboratory activities on homeostasis, highlighting the liver, kidneys, and lungs' roles. Students explore blood glucose regulation, kidney functions, and gas exchange in lungs through simulations and urinalysis. The text details kidney filtration processes, urine production, and assessments of kidney health via urinalysis, including case studies. Additionally, it addresses lung anatomy and respiration, incorporating BMI for body composition analysis.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_and_General_Biology/General_Biology_(Boundless)/41%3A_Osmotic_Regulation_and_the_Excretory_System/41.10%3A_Human_Osmoregulatory_and_Excretory_Systems_-_Kidney_StructureThe kidneys regulate the body’s osmotic pressure in mammals.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_and_General_Biology/Biology_(Kimball)/15%3A_The_Anatomy_and_Physiology_of_Animals/15.05%3A_Excretion/15.5A%3A_Human_KidneysThis page outlines the kidneys' critical functions in filtering blood, producing urine, and regulating blood composition, pH, and pressure. Each kidney houses millions of nephrons, which are essential...This page outlines the kidneys' critical functions in filtering blood, producing urine, and regulating blood composition, pH, and pressure. Each kidney houses millions of nephrons, which are essential for these processes. Hormones control reabsorption, and disorders can disrupt normal function. The kidneys also act as endocrine organs.
- https://bio.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Introductory_and_General_Biology/Biology_(Kimball)/15%3A_The_Anatomy_and_Physiology_of_Animals/15.05%3A_Excretion/15.5B%3A_Vertebrate_KidneysThis page discusses the structural and functional variations of vertebrate kidneys adapted to environmental needs. Freshwater vertebrates excrete excess water for homeostasis, while amphibians adjust ...This page discusses the structural and functional variations of vertebrate kidneys adapted to environmental needs. Freshwater vertebrates excrete excess water for homeostasis, while amphibians adjust filtration for water conservation. Reptiles and birds convert nitrogen wastes to uric acid for reduced water loss, whereas mammals primarily excrete urea with varied efficiency.