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The Renal System

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The Renal System

The renal system has many functions and uses various body parts. It is also known as the urinary system.

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Functions of the renal system

  • The functions of the renal system are to:
    • Create urine
    • Filter blood
    • Control blood pH
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The parts of the renal system

  • The renal system is made up of the kidney, ureter, bladder, and the urethra.
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The different roles of the parts of the renal system

  • Kidneys filter your blood, controlling your glucose and water levels can be controlled. Urine is created in the kidneys.
  • The ureter is the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder.
  • The bladder stores your urine.
  • The urethra is the tube that carries the urine from the bladder to outside the body when you go to the toilet.

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