Genito-Urinary System

The urinary organs form the excretory system of liquid waste. The urinary organs as excretory system serve the purpose of waste disposal for the body. The excretory system excretes toxins, excess water, and other solutes. In addition the excretory system regulates blood pressure, metabolism, and blood composition and volume.

The urinary organs comprise of kidneys which secrete urine, ureters or ducts which convey urine to the urinary bladder where it is retained for a time; and urethra, through which it is discharged from the urinary bladder.

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Click on the links below to see some more details on the conditions and diseases associated with the individual organs of the genito-urinary system.

Kidney :: Prostate :: Urinary Bladder :: Testes