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Urinary System Overview - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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The lower urinary tract (LUT) is the collection of organs which convey the urine formed within the kidneys to the exterior of the body. Urine is not altered in this part of the system in species other than the horse (where mucous is added) but instead the function of the LUT is to collect and store urine until enough of it is collected for release to become necessary. This gives the animal urinary continence. Three major structures make up this tract; the ureters, the bladder and the urethra. [[Normal Composition of Urine - Anatomy & Physiology|Urine]] gives valuable information to the veterinary practitioner regarding kidney function and other urinary system abnormalities such as crystals, casts and infections.
The lower urinary tract (LUT) is the collection of organs which convey the urine formed within the kidneys to the exterior of the body. Urine is not altered in this part of the system in species other than the horse (where mucous is added) but instead the function of the LUT is to collect and store urine until enough of it is collected for release to become necessary. This gives the animal urinary continence. Three major structures make up this tract; the ureters, the bladder and the urethra. [[Normal Composition of Urine - Anatomy & Physiology|Urine]] gives valuable information to the veterinary practitioner regarding kidney function and other urinary system abnormalities such as crystals, casts and infections.
==Other==
==Non-Mammalian Renal Systems==
The renal anatomy and physiology of [[Urinary Anatomy and Physiology of Exotics - Anatomy & Physiology| fish, amphibians, birds and reptiles]] is significantly different to that of mammals.
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