UROGENITAL SYSTEM

The genitourinary apparatus is comprised of the urinary and reproductive systems. These two systems are studied as one because of their proximity and because their embryological origin is the same. The organs that comprise the urinary system are extremely important for the maintenance of the body’s water balance and blood pressure, among other functions. On the other hand, the reproductive system maintains the body’s hormonal balance that is the basis for the proper functioning of cells.

The urinary tract is divided into upper and lower. The upper tract is formed by the kidneys and ureters, and the lower by the bladder and urethra. Female and male urethras have important anatomical differences, and these distinct characteristics affect the way microorganisms infect these regions in men and women.