Anatomy of the Urinary System
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The different components
consists of:-
Kidneys
- the organs that act as filters to remove waste products that are excreted in urine.
Ureters
- the tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder.
The bladder
- a 'balloon-like' storage container for urine.
The urethra
- the tube that allows urine flow from the bladder out of the body.
The prostate
- a fleshy and muscular organ in males which is situated around the bladder neck and serves a necessary function in reproduction.
