The urinary tract: The inside story!

The urinary tract system is a group of organs in the body, which are responsible for the excretion of urine. These organs include the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder and urethra (See Fig. 3.1). In humans, the urinary system includes two kidneys, a pair of tube-like structures, called the ureters, which connect the kidneys to the bladder. The bladder is connected to the urethra, which delivers the urine to the outside of the body. The primary function of the urinary tract system is to remove substances from the blood, to form urine and help to regulate various metabolic processes, including water, ions, pH, and blood pressure. The urinary tract is the plumbing system of the body that works to drain urine produced by the kidneys, store it and then release it during voiding.