Urinary System

Kidneys

• Contains numerous kidney tubules (Nephron) which remove urea, excess water and heat from blood to form urine.
• Responsible for Osmoregulation

Ureters

• Tube that connect kidney to bladder

Urinary bladder

• A muscular bag which stores urine

Urethra

• Muscular tube that allows urine to flow from bladder to exterior

Renal arteries

• Bring in oxygenated blood containing urea, excess water and heat to the kidneys

Renal veins

• Take away deoxygenated blood from the kidneys