Excretory System
What is the purpose of the excretory system?
Balance fluids in your body and get rid of excess/wastes
What are the 4 parts of the urinary system?
Kidneys, Ureters, Bladder, Urethra
How many lungs do you have?
Two
What does the skin excrete?
Water and sweat
Name 1 other system that works with excretory system
Respiratory, Digestive, Circulatory,
What is the main organ of the excretory system?
Kidney
Bladder
What other body system utilizes the lungs?
Respiratory system
Why do you sweat?
To cool your body temperature down
What shape are your kidneys?
Bean shaped
Where is the excretory system located in your body?
What are the tubes called connecting your kidneys to your bladder?
Ureters
3 on the right, 2 on the left
Sweating helps the body maintain _________
How much urine can your bladder hold?
2 cups
What is one problem or disorder that can occur with your excretory system?
Kidney stones, kidney failure, uremia, UTI, etc.
What are they tiny "filters" called in the kidneys?
Nephrons
What part of the lungs exchange Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide?
Alveoli
What part does your sweat come from?
Sweat glands
Do all living things have an excretory system?
Yes