Trace the path of urine, and describe the general structure and function of each organ mentioned.
Describe how the nervous system controls urination.
List the functions of the urinary system.
Describe the macroscopic structure of the kidney.
Describe the anatomy of a nephron.
Describe the three steps in urine formation, and relate these to parts of a nephron. Describe how the kidneys maintain the water-salt balance of the blood.
Name two major hormones involved in maintaining blood volume, and explain how they function.
Describe how the kidneys maintain the acid-base balance of the blood.
Describe a variety of kidney tract medical problems and solutions.
Explain how the kidneys maintain homeostasis of the body's internal environment.
Explain how the urinary system interacts with other body systems to maintain homeostasis.
Understand and use the bold-faced and italicized terms included in this chapter.
