What is the function of the excretory system?
to remove waste from the body
This is the largest organ of the human body.
The skin
These "warrior" cells in the blood attack and destroy germs like bacteria and viruses
The amount of water you drink
Besides the kidneys, this organ is part of the excretory system because it removes carbon dioxide from the body.
The lungs
This is the outermost layer of skin that is our first line of defense and is constantly dying and getting replaced by new cells.
The epidermis
Invaders that can cause disease are called ____________ and proteins that fight them off are called _______________.
Invaders that can cause disease are called antigens and proteins that fight them off are called antibodies.
List the layers of skin from the INNERMOST layer to the OUTERMOST layer
hypodermis, dermis, epidermis
TRUE OR FALSE
Popping a pimple helps it heal faster
FALSE
These two bean-shaped organs filter extra water and waste from the blood.
The kidneys
This layer of skin is thicker and houses blood cells, hair follicles, and sweat glands.
This organ is located near the stomach and helps remove germs from the blood
The spleen
This organ is in BOTH the excretory and respiratory system
The lungs
Type 1 Diabetes
This stretchy, muscular bag stores urine until it is ready to be released.
This layer of skin connects the skin to muscles and bone.
The hypodermis/subcutaneous fat
This is a weakened or dead form of a pathogen injected to help people gain immunity to diseases.
Vaccines
Most of your body's immune cells are actually produced here
hint: it is also in another system
Bone marrow
This traps germs so they don't get into your body
Mucus (boogers!)
These are the two narrow tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder
The ureters
This is the primary vitamin produced by our skin when it absorbs light
Vitamin D
T cells and B cells are stored here
This organ is in the INTEGUMENTARY, EXCRETORY, AND IMMUNE systems
YOUR SKIN
If your kidneys don't work, you will be hooked up to this machine that filters your blood for you
Dialysis