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Excretory System - Coggle Diagram
Excretory System
Parts and functions of the Excretory System
Kidneys
cleanse the blood of toxins and transform the waste into urine.
Red blood cells production.
maintain healthy bones.
Balance minerals and chemicals.
Ureter
carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
filter blood and create urine as a waste product
Urethra
allows urine to pass outside the body
for prevention of urine reflux and protection against pathogenic bacteria.
Urinary Bladder
It is a muscular sac in the pelvis
stores urine, allowing urination to be infrequent and controlled
Skin
production of sweat by sweat glands.
liver
breaks down many substances in the blood, including toxins.
intestine
for breaking food down
For absorbing its nutrients
For solidifying the waste
lungs.
responsible for the excretion of gaseous wastes
Functions of Excretory System
It remove wastes from the body
It eliminates useless byproducts excreted from cells
It balanced chemical concentration in the body.
It release hormones to control blood pressure.
Help with bone health by controlling calcium and phosphorus.
Major Disorders of Excretory System
Uremia
It occurs when the kidneys stop filtering toxins out through your urine
Kidney Stones
It is pebble-like pieces of material that form in one or both of your kidneys when high levels of certain minerals are in your urine
Kidney Failure
It is the condition in which the kidneys stop working and are not able to remove waste and extra water from the blood or keep body chemicals in balance
Jude Michael W. Salonga
Grade 8 - Moses
Definition of Excretory System
The systems that excrete wastes from the body.
Importance of Excretory System
It helps the body eliminate metabolic waste, maintain a balance of salt and water, and control blood.