The urinary system includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. Its purpose is to maintain the volume and chemical composition of fluids in the body.

Featured What Do Peritubular Capillaries Do? Peritubular capillaries function as part of the urinary system. Major components of this system include the kidneys, urinary bladder, and urethra.

The genitourinary system combines the many working parts of the urinary and reproductive systems, which are closely connected.

Ask the Doctors: Immune system, age make a difference in UTI symptoms A urinary tract infection that goes untreated can lead to serious problems, such as kidney damage or even sepsis. These so ...