10 Interesting Fact About The human urinary system

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• The human urinary system consists of kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
• The kidneys function to filter blood and remove waste through urine.
• Ureter is a channel that connects the kidneys to the bladder.
• The bladder can hold up to 600-800 ml of urine.
• When the bladder is filled, the muscles around it will stretch and give a signal to the brain that we need to urinate.
• Urine consists of 95% water and 5% of residual substances such as urea, creatinine, and gout.
• The color of urine can be influenced by the food we consume, such as beets that can give pink color to the urine.
• The bladder can stretch to accommodate 1 liter of urine if needed.
• Drinking lots of water can help prevent urinary tract infections and kidney stones.
• Some diseases such as diabetes and hypertension can affect the health of the urinary system.