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The urinary system is the primary excretory system, consisting of two kidneys, two ureters, a urinary bladder, and a urethra. Its functions include maintaining homeostasis, producing urine with metabolic waste, and secreting hormones like erythropoietin and renin. Urine is collected in the bladder and excreted through the urethra.

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The urinary system is the primary excretory system, consisting of two kidneys, two ureters, a urinary bladder, and a urethra. Its functions include maintaining homeostasis, producing urine with metabolic waste, and secreting hormones like erythropoietin and renin. Urine is collected in the bladder and excreted through the urethra.

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The urinary system is the main excretory

system and consists of the following


structures:
• 2 kidneys, which secrete urine
• 2 ureters that convey the urine from the
kidneys to the urinary bladder
• the urinary bladder, which collects and
stores urine
• the urethra through which urine leaves the
• maintaining homeostasis of water, acid–base
balance and electrolytes within the body
• produce urine that contains metabolic waste
products, including the nitrogenous compounds urea

and uric acid, excess ions and some drugs


• excretion of waste products
• production and secretion of erythropoietin, the
hormone that stimulates formation of red blood
cells
• production and secretion of renin, an important
enzyme in the control of blood pressure
•Urine is stored in the bladder and excreted by the

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