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Biology of the Kidneys and Urinary Tract
  • Overview of the Urinary Tract
  • Kidneys
    • Functions of the Kidneys
      • Water and electrolyte balance
      • Filtration and excretion
      • Regulation of blood pressure
      • Secretion of hormones
  • Ureters
  • Bladder
  • Urethra
  • Effects of Aging on the Urinary Tract
    • Age-related changes in the kidneys
    • Age-related changes in the ureters
    • Age-related changes in the bladder
    • Age-related changes in the urethra
    • Age-related changes in the prostate gland
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