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Week 9 -- Discussion 9

Week 9 -- Discussion 9

Q Unit 9: Discussion Pick 2 of the bulleted prompts below to write about in this week’s discussion. Unit 9 – Urinary/Excretory System • Describe the structure and function of the urinary system. • Discuss the major function for each portion of the nephron and outline the process of urine formation. • Discuss hormones that regulate the mechanisms of kidney functions (RAAS). • Describe how urine volume and composition is regulated and explain the micturition reflex and urination. • Discuss 4 homeostatic imbalances of the urinary system and what is occurring physiologically in a person with the condition. ________________________________________________________________________ General Discussion Requirements Your initial response to the Prompt below should be posted no later than midnight on Day 4 of the academic week. Your input should be in your own words, demonstrating your understanding and comprehension of the topic. Copying and Pasting from the internet will result in a zero. It is expected that you will include both in-text and final references properly formatted in APA on all initial discussion postings. For help with this refer to the Academic Writer tab to the left of your screen. Then, I want to see you respond to your classmates in the middle of the week (try for Day 4, 5, or 6). The purpose here is to generate discussion to further explore the topics...ask questions, add insight, agree or disagree, etc. Of course, all discussion should be positive and professional. Do not complete all discussions requirements in one sitting; you should post in the discussion 3-4 different days throughout the week. If you have questions about this participation requirement, post them to the Course Questions Forum. Refer to the rubric/syllabus for a complete breakdown of the expectations.

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The Urinary System: The urinary system is a collection of organs in the body that filter excess fluid and other contaminants from the circulation. The renal / urinary system's goal is to remove wastes from the body, regulate blood volume and pressure, control electrolyte and metabolite levels, and maintain blood pH. Functions of the Urinary System This diagram depicts the key organs of the renal system. The kidney, ureter, bladder, and urethra are represented in decreasing order in this schematic representation of the urinary system.