- Urinary tract infection (UTI) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in any part of the urinary system The urinary system includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra Most infections involve the lower urinary tract — the bladder and the urethra Women are at greater risk of developing a UTI than are men
- Urinary System: Organs, Anatomy, Function Conditions
What is the urinary system? The urinary system (or urinary tract) works as your body’s filtration system When your urinary system removes toxins and wastes from your body, it comes out as pee (urine) To be able to pee, your body must pass this waste through a series of organs, ducts and tubes
- The Urinary Tract How It Works - NIDDK
The urinary tract is the body’s drainage system for removing urine, which is made up of wastes and extra fluid For normal urination to occur, all body parts in the urinary tract need to work together, and in the correct order
- Urinary system - Wikipedia
The urinary system, also known as the urinary tract or renal system, is a part of the excretory system of vertebrates In humans and placental mammals, it consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and the urethra
- Urinary system: Organs, anatomy and clinical notes | Kenhub
The urinary system consists of 4 major organs; the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder and the urethra Together these organs act to filter blood, remove waste products, create urine and transport urine out from the body
- Urinary system: Anatomy, function, and diseases - Medical News Today
What is the urinary system? The urinary system helps maintain the volume and chemical composition of fluids in the body One of the main organs in the system are the kidneys, which filter waste
- Urinary Disorders - Symptoms, Causes, Treatments - Healthgrades
Urinary disorders can be caused by cancer, conditions affecting the structures near the urinary tract, infection, inflammation, injury, nervous system diseases, scarring, and urine crystallization Treatment of urinary disorders involves identifying and treating the cause and symptoms
- Anatomy and Function of the Urinary System | UMass Memorial Health
Detailed anatomical description of the urinary system, including simple definitions and labeled, full-color illustrations
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