2.69 Urinary system

describe the structure of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra

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1. Right and left kidney
Each with its own separate blood supply
Excretion, filtration, osmoregulation

2. Ureter
Carries urine from the kidney to the bladder
Each kidney has a tube that leads into the common bladder

3. Bladder
Stores urine

4. Urethra
Where urine is carried out of the body
Travels down through either the vagina or the penis