Genitourinary system

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Genitourinary system

The Genitourinary system (pronounced: jen-ih-toh-YOOR-ih-nair-ee system) is a group of organs and other structures that are responsible for the elimination of waste and the reproduction in humans and other animals. The term is derived from the Latin words genitalis (pertaining to generation or birth) and urinarius (pertaining to urine).

Structure

The genitourinary system is divided into two parts: the urinary system and the reproductive system.

Urinary system

The urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. These organs work together to produce, store, and eliminate urine, a fluid waste product of the body.

Reproductive system

The reproductive system varies between males and females. In males, it includes the testes, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate, and penis. In females, it includes the ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, vagina, and vulva.

Function

The genitourinary system has several functions, including the production and transportation of urine, the regulation of electrolytes and blood pressure, and the production of sex cells for reproduction.

Diseases and disorders

There are many diseases and disorders that can affect the genitourinary system, including urinary tract infections, kidney stones, prostate cancer, and infertility.

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