How URINE IS FORMED - A Simplified understanding of the Urine Formation Process.

The Renal system is an important system in the body. It has a functional role of maintaining body homeostasis and the formation of urine. Always working to strike a balance of body systems to enable perfect functionality and survival. The main structures housed include the Suprarenal glands (Adrenal), Kidneys, ureters, bladder and the urethra. It also has associated organs and structures that help it perform its functions. Continuously receives blood supply from the renal artery a branch of the abdominal aorta and is drained by a corresponding vein called the renal vein. Important to note that the left renal vein is longer than the right as it has to run across the trunk to empty into the inferior vena cava which lies predominantly on the right side. Innervated by the renal plexus. This video simplifies the process of urine formation through the kidney filtration apparatus. The key steps that are highlighted include the following 1. Filtration 2. Reabsorption 3. Secretion 4. Excretion These are key to give urine its constituents' and allows the kidneys to play its role of eliminating waste and toxic materials from the body. Feel free to browse more of my videos through my catalogue Let me know what you want to see next and don't forget to drop me a comment, share and recommend the channel. Lets keep learning together #brainsforchange #inspiredtoinspire