Genitourinary system

Genitourinary system

In anatomy, the genitourinary system is the organ system of all the reproductive organs and the urinary system. These are often considered together due to their common embryological origin.

* Male urogenital development 3D animation: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UMli4xpm8c]
* Female urogenital development 3D animation: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIdQjHHXF4I]

To gain access to the body, pathogens can penetrate mucous membranes lining the genitourinary tract.


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