Your Urinary System and How It Works On this page: - How does
the urinary system work? - What causes problems in the urinary
system? - How are problems in the urinary system detected? -
What are some disorders of the urinary system? - Who can help me
with a urinary problem? - Points to Remember - For More
Information The organs, tubes, muscles, and nerves that work
together to create, store, and carry urine are the urinary
system. The urinary system includes two kidneys, two ureters,
the bladder, two sphincter muscles, and the urethra. How does
the urinary system work? Your body takes nutrients from food and
uses them to maintain all bodily functions including energy and
self-repair. After your body has taken what it needs from the
food, waste products are left behind in the blood and in the
bowel. The urinary system works with the lungs, skin, and
intestines-all of which also excrete wastes-to keep the
chemicals and water in your body balanced. Adults eliminate
about a quart and a half of urine each day. The