Virtsankanava

Virtsankanava is a Finnish term that translates to "urine channel" or "urinary tract" in English. It refers to the system of organs in the body responsible for producing, storing, and eliminating urine. This system includes the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra.

The kidneys are the primary organs of the urinary tract, filtering waste products from the blood and producing urine. From the kidneys, urine travels down through two tubes called ureters to the urinary bladder. The urinary bladder is a muscular sac that stores urine until it is expelled from the body. When the bladder is full, it signals the brain, initiating the urge to urinate. The final part of the urinary tract is the urethra, a tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body.

Disruptions or infections within the virtsankanava can lead to various medical conditions, commonly referred to as urinary tract infections (UTIs). Symptoms can include pain during urination, frequent urination, and a strong urge to urinate. Maintaining proper hygiene and adequate fluid intake are important for the health of the virtsankanava.