The urinary system is a series of connected organs in the human body that process and eliminate urine. The organs considered part of this system are the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. The bladder and urethra are located in the abdomen and are connected to the kidneys by two tubes ...
What is the function of the brain? What parts make up the kidneys? What are the two primary functions of the kidney? What organs are in the digestive system? What are the main differences between tissues and organs? What makes them so different?
What parts make up the kidneys? What is connected to the kidneys? What does the ureter do in the excretory system? What are renal epithelial cells? What is the function of the kidneys in the excretory system? What is reabsorption in the excretory system?
Bladder cancer is one of the most dangerous urinary system diseases, as it can become fatal if not diagnosed and treated in the earliest stages. Factors such as tobacco use and chemical exposure may increase the risks of developing this type of cancer. Some of the most common symptoms of thi...
X-ray, ultrasound, or CT scan pictures may show problems with parts of your urinary system. You may be given contrast liquid to help your urinary system show up better in the pictures. Tell the healthcare provider if you have ever had an allergic reaction to contrast liquid. Do not enter...
Nervous: The nervous system controls both voluntary actions, such as conscious movements, and involuntary actions,like breathing, and it sends signals to and detects signals from different parts of the body. Conscious actions are controlled by the somatic nervous system, while involuntary actions are...
Without the nervous system, the other systems of the body would shut down. Using nerve cells called neurons, the nervous system sends signals to different parts of the body, triggering both voluntary and involuntary responses, such as the contraction of a voluntary muscle or the beating of the...
What is reproductive system? Organ Systems: The human body is comprised of eleven organ systems. All these organ systems are composed of different organs that work in congregation with one another to facilitate the existence of life. Each organ system has its specialized function. For example, th...
X-ray, ultrasound, or CT scan pictures may show problems with parts of your urinary system. You may be given contrast liquid to help your urinary system show up better in the pictures. Tell the healthcare provider if you have ever had an allergic reaction to contrast liquid. Do not enter...
What are the parts of the upper respiratory tract? What is the function of the autonomic nervous system? Describe the functional difference between the conducting and respiratory zone. What is the mechanism of the trachea for proper function? What are some of the remedies?