nephron
Nephrons, which contain loops of henle, are the filtering structures in the kidney.
The main filtration structure of the urinary system is the nephron, which is found in the kidneys. Each nephron consists of a renal corpuscle (glomerulus and Bowman's capsule) where blood is filtered, and a renal tubule where reabsorption and secretion of substances takes place. The nephrons work together to filter waste products from the blood and regulate the balance of water and electrolytes in the body.
From the blood via filtration in the kidneys
urethra
Urinary incontinence
The Urethra
No, the urinary bladder and gallbladder are not the same structure. The urinary bladder is a hollow organ that stores urine produced by the kidneys, while the gallbladder is a small organ that stores bile produced by the liver.
The kidneys
The nasal cavity, mouth, and urinary system all serve critical roles in the body's overall function and maintenance of homeostasis. They are involved in the processes of filtration and exchange—whether it be air filtration and gas exchange in the nasal cavity, food intake and digestion in the mouth, or waste filtration and excretion in the urinary system. Additionally, all three systems are lined with mucous membranes that help protect against pathogens and maintain moisture. Lastly, they are interconnected in their roles in the body's metabolic processes and overall health.
The Bowman's capsule is part of the urinary system, specifically within the structure of the nephron in the kidneys. It is a cup-like sac at the beginning of the tubular component of a nephron and plays a crucial role in the process of filtration of blood to form urine.
The structures that are retroperitoneal in a cat's urinary system are the kidneys, the ureters, and the urinary bladder. Retroperitoneal means that these structures can be found behind the peritoneum.
The urethra.