Chapter 16, Problem F4.3BYB

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The major homeostatic functions of the urinary system.

Given:

The urinary system is one among the several systems to maintain homeostatic mechanism.

Introduction:

Homeostasis is the process in which the systems of the body maintain a constant internal environment even then there is a change in the outer environment. The urinary system maintains the acid base balance and the water salt balance of the blood thereby it functions as a major homeostatic mechanism.