PPT-The Urinary System Every day the kidneys filter nearly 200 liters of fluid from the bloodstream,

Functions of the kidneys 1 The major excretory organs although the lungs and skin also participate in excretion 2 They also act as essential regulators of a the volume and chemical makeup . Quick Overview of the Urinary System. Bladder Schistosomes. Normally, urine is sterile. Presence of blood may indicate an infection. . Introduction. -Cells produce waste that can become toxic if they accumulate. By: Jacob, Autumn, and Dolly . General Info . Infection in any part of your urinary system . Kidneys. Ureters. Bladder. Uretha. . Women have greater risk of getting an UTI . Antibiotics are typical treatment-John Coffey. Makayla. Black. Makaylla. Brady. Kim . Hembree. Ureters. Function. One of the two uterine tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.. About 10 to 12 inches long.. Urine flows down partly by gravity but mainly by waves of contractions, which pass several times per minute.. Produce urine – 1500ml per day. 25% of blood volume through 1 million filters.. On each breath. Concentrate fluid that comes out as urine. Help to regulate blood pressure. Activate Vitamin D – important for healthy teeth and bones. 4.02 Understand the functions and disorders of the urinary system. Essential Questions. What are the functions of the urinary system?. What are some disorders of the urinary system?. How are disorders of the urinary system treated?. Period 5. Main Functions. Produces, stores and eliminates . Urine. Regulates . electrolyte. balance. Controls blood . volume. Maintains blood . pressure. Essential Parts. Kidneys. Ureters . Bladder. Define terms relating to the urinary system. Describe the two functions of the urinary system. Identify structures of the urinary system. Identify function of at least three structures of the kidney. Chronic kidney disease CKD is a condition in which the kidneysare damaged or cannot lter blood as well as healthy kidneys for3 months or longerTHE FACTS ABOUT CKD RISK FACT DID YOU KNOW Its shocking b Our bodies are made up entirely . of . cells,. the basic unit of life. . There are over 50 trillion cells in our bodies.. That’s over . 50,000,000,000,000. a. nd they all work together! . Cells are too small to see . Functions of the Urinary System. The urinary system performs many functions important to maintaining . homeostasis. Maintenance of water, salts, and acids in the body. Filters blood to remove . urea. Dr Monica . Patil. Functionally, the . urogenital. system can be divided into two entirely different components: the urinary system and the genital system.. Embryologically and anatomically, however, they are intimately interwoven. . Lindsay Chesterton, Renal Consultant. Rachel Cooper, Professional Development Advisor, MAU. To navigate through the programme use the arrows on your keyboard. http://pixabay.com/en/anatomy-kidney-organ-human-body-158998/. th. edition . Dho. 7:12. Urinary system. AKA excretory system. Removes wastes & excess water. Maintain acid-base balance. Helps maintain body’s homeostasis. apply your knowledge. Can you think of an example of the urinary system’s ability to maintain homeostasis? . 1. BSM. An inherited congenital defect in which the kidneys develop clusters of . cysts. The kidneys lose function over time and kidney failure may result. Polycystic Kidneys. 2. BSM. Normal kidney. Polycystic kidney.