Question

Name the parts of the urinary system and briefly state the purpose of each part.

Answer 1

Answer:

The parts of the urinary system are kidney, ureter, bladder and urethra.

Explanation:

Urinary system is also known as the renal system. The urinary system is important to excrete out waste products from the body and maintains the balance of ions and pH in the body.

The parts of the urinary system are as follows:

Kidney: The kidney is present in pairs, one on each side. The functional unit of the kidney is nephron. The formation of urine occurs in the kidney.

Ureter: The urine formed in the kidney then pass to the urinary bladder through ureter. Ureter connects the kidney with the bladder.

Bladder: The main function of the bladder is the storage of urine.

Urethra: The urine stored in the bladder is expel out from the body by the urethra.