The male and female urinary systems have similar structures. In the male, however, some of the urinary structures also have reproductive functions. Thus, the genitourinary system includes the urinary system of both the male and female as well as the reproductive system of the male. Urinary System The purpose of the urinary system is to regulate the composition of the extracellular fluids of the body by removing their harmful substances in the form of urine, while retaining beneficial products. Harmful substances, including nitrogenous wastes and excess electrolytes, are removed by the kidneys and excreted from the body in urine.
Nitrogenous wastes are toxic to the body, and must be continuously eliminated or death will occur. Electrolyte concentration must remain fairly constant for proper functioning of nerves, heart, and muscles. An excess or deficiency of electrolytes can have devastating effects. Besides regulating the composition of extracellular fluids, kidneys also secrete the hormone erythropoietin.
This hormone acts on bone marrow to stimulate production of red blood cells when blood oxygen levels are low. The macroscopic structures that make up the urinary system include: • two kidneys, two ureters, bladder, urethra.
Objectives
Upon completion of this webinar, you will be able to:
• Locate and describe the urinary structures as well as the structures of the male reproductive system.
• Describe the functional relationship between the genitourinary system and other body systems.
• Identify, pronounce, spell, and build words related to the genitourinary system.
• Describe pathological conditions, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and other terms related to the genitourinary system in both English and Spanish.
• Explain pharmacology related to the treatment of urinary disorders as well as male reproductive disorders.
Additional course details
Duration: 1.5 hours
Methodology: Live Webinar
Language: English and Spanish.
Requirements: Stable internet connection, computer, phone or tablet and quiet environment.
Technology: Multimedia and 3D images
Technology: Multimedia and 3D images
