Understanding diseases of the kidneys and bladder based on the science of german new medicine (gnm).
12+ Anatomy Of Kidney And Bladder. Urea is produced when foods containing protein, such as meat, poultry, and certain vegetables, are broken down in the body. The kidney and urinary systems help the body to eliminate liquid waste called urea, and to keep chemicals, such as potassium and sodium, and water in balance.
Urinary System Structures from www.visiblebody.com
The kidney system also includes the urinary drainage system—the ureters, bladder, and urethra ( fig. Anatomy of gall bladder and excreto. Kidneys also produce hormones in specialized cells (juxtaglomerular cells) of the afferent and efferent arterioles.
Urine is transported from the kidneys to the bladder by the ureters.
Gross anatomy location the kidneys are located on the posterior abdominal wall, with one on either side of the vertebral column, in the peri. As a nursing student, you must be familiar with the basic structure of the kidney and its nephron. The bladder stores the urine until it is excreted from the body. An endoscope (flexible tube with a camera on its end) is passed through the urethra into the bladder and ureters.
