list the parts of the urinary system and describe the function of each one.

The main parts of the urinary system are the kidneys , ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. Each part works together to filter blood, make urine, store it, and then remove it from the body.

Kidneys

The kidneys are two bean‑shaped organs located at the back of the abdominal cavity on either side of the spine.

• They filter the blood to remove wastes like urea, excess salts, and extra water, forming urine.
• They also help regulate blood pressure, body fluid balance, electrolyte levels, and blood pH, and they produce hormones that support red blood cell production and bone health.

Ureters

The ureters are narrow muscular tubes that connect each kidney to the urinary bladder.

• Their main function is to transport urine from the kidneys down to the bladder.
• They do this using rhythmic, wave‑like muscle contractions called peristalsis so urine does not simply “drip” down by gravity.

Urinary bladder

The urinary bladder is a hollow, muscular organ located in the pelvis.

• It acts as a temporary storage reservoir for urine, allowing controlled and infrequent urination instead of constant dribbling.
• Its muscular wall (detrusor muscle) relaxes to store urine and contracts during urination to expel urine through the urethra.

Urethra

The urethra is a tube that leads from the bladder to the outside of the body.

• Its primary function is to carry urine from the bladder out of the body during urination.
• In males it is longer and also carries semen; in females it is shorter and only carries urine.

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