THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

URETERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following organs is not considered a main organ of the Urinary System?
A
Kidneys
B
Ureters
C
Bladder
D
Stomach
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The organs of the urinary system include the kidneys, renal pelvis, ureters, bladder and urethra. The body takes nutrients from food and converts them to energy.

Detailed explanation-2: -The physiological function that is not a function of the urinary system is C. Gas exchange. Gas exchange occurs in the lungs between the blood and the alveoli. A key component of the urinary system is the kidneys, which filter the blood to produce urine as a means of removing wastes.

Detailed explanation-3: -The kidneys form the urine and account for the other functions attributed to the urinary system. The ureters carry the urine away from kidneys to the urinary bladder, which is a temporary reservoir for the urine. The urethra is a tubular structure that carries the urine from the urinary bladder to the outside.

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