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Digestive & Urinary System
By: Alina Vargas
Major Functions of the Urinary System
Filtering blood to get rid of waste
keeping electrolyte levels in check
balancing fluids and blood pressure
Major functions of the digestive system
The process of breaking down food into nutrients
taking those nutrients into the blood
getting rid of waste
Major organs of the digestive system
Esophagus
Stomach
Small intestine
Large intestine
Rectum
Anus
Major organs of the urinary systems
Kidneys
Ureters
Bladder
Urethra
Digestive enzymes (including names and functions)
Blood filtration to get rid of Amylase: it helps break down carbs
Pepsin: it helps break down proteins
Lipase: it helps break down fats
Lactase: it helps break down lactose
Location of digestion and absorption of each macromolecule
Carbs are processed in the mouth and small intestine
proteins in the stomach and small intestine
fats in the small intestine
Layers of the GI tract (including stomach)
Mucosa
Submucosa
Muscularis
Serosa
Nephron anatomy and physiology
Glomerulus: filters blood
Proximal convoluted tubule: absorbs nutrients
Loop of Henle: concentrates urine
Distal convoluted tubule: balances electrolytes
Collecting duct: finalizes urine concentration
Disorders of the digestive and urinary systems
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Kidney stones
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)