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Chapter 25

The Urinary System

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The Urinary System

Meet the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra.

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Kidney Anatomy

Cut a kidney in half. See the cortex, medulla, pyramids, calyces and pelvis.

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The Nephron

Follow the tiny filter unit, from glomerulus to collecting duct.

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Urine Formation

Filtration, reabsorption and secretion. See 180 L shrink to 1.5 L.

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Hormonal Control

See how ADH, aldosterone, RAAS and ANP tune water and salt.

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The Micturition Reflex

Fill the bladder, feel the urge, and let it go.

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