RT Book, Section
A1 Burke-Doe, Annie
A1 Lazaro, Rolando
A2 Burke-Doe, Annie
A2 Dutton, Mark
SR Print(0)
ID 1159272719
T1 Genitourinary System
T2 National Physical Therapy Examination and Board Review
YR 2019
FD 2019
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9781260010626
LK accessphysiotherapy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1159272719
RD 2024/09/12
AB The  genitourinary  system  is  comprised  of  the  organs  and  structures  involved  in  reproduction  and  the  formation  and  excretion  of  urine.  This  system  performs  important  functions  related  to  the  elimination  of  the  body’s  waste  products  and  maintenance  of  homeostatic  environment  as  well  as  functions  related  to  reproduction.1  The  kidneys  are  also  involved  in  regulating  production  of  red  blood  cells,  metabolizing  hormones,  and  maintaining  the  acid–base  balance  of  the  blood.2  Furthermore,  part  of  normal  kidney  function  requires  unrestricted  flow  of  urine  out  of  the  body.  Figure  7–1  shows  the  female  and  male  urinary  systems.  Table  7–1  shows  the  common  signs  and  symptoms  of  urological  dysfunction.  Table  7–2  summarizes  the  conditions  discussed  in  this  chapter.