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The main functions of the urinary system include:
- Removal of metabolic waste products such as uric acid, urea and creatinine.
- Maintain electrolyte, water and pH balance.
- Regulation of blood pressure, blood volume and erythropoiesis, and vitamin D production.
Development of the urinary system is closely related to the development of the reproductive system; particularly during the earlier stages – where they develop from the same origin. However, the urinary system develops ahead of the reproductive system.
The urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra. A region of intermediate mesoderm, known as the urogenital ridge, gives rise to these structures.
In this article, we will look at the embryology of the urinary system and its clinical correlations.
By TeachMeSeries Ltd (2023)
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