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Chapter 9

Chapter 9 . The Urinary System. Overview of Structures, Combining Forms, and Functions. © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning. Primary Structures of the Urinary System. Kidneys . Primary Functions Filter the blood to remove waste products. Maintain electrolyte concentrations.

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Chapter 9

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  1. Chapter 9 The Urinary System

  2. Overview of Structures, Combining Forms, and Functions © 2009 Delmar, Cengage Learning

  3. Primary Structures of the Urinary System

  4. Kidneys • Primary Functions • Filter the blood to remove waste products. • Maintain electrolyte concentrations. • Remove excess water to maintain the fluid volume within the body.

  5. Kidneys • Related Combining Forms • nephr/o • ren/o

  6. Renal Pelvis • Primary Function • Collects urine produced by the kidney. • Related Combining Form • pyel/o

  7. Urine • Primary Function • Liquid waste product produced by the kidney that is to be excreted. • Related Combining Forms • ur/o, urin/o

  8. Ureters • Primary Function • Transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder. • Related Combining Form • ureter/o

  9. Urinary Bladder • Primary Function • Stores urine until it is excreted. • Related Combining Form • cyst/o

  10. Urinary Bladder

  11. Urethra • Primary Function • Transports urine from the bladder through the urethral meatus, where it is excreted from the body. • Related Combining Form • urethr/o

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