Urinary tract infections (UTI), Kidney stones, Cystic kidney disorder, Cirrhosis of the liver, Kidney failure, and Cancers of Kidney, bladder, ureter, or prostate are all
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This organ secretes a fluid waste called sweat or perspiration.
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Hydration is...
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This organ removes carbon dioxide (waste product) when exhaled.
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This organ filters blood from the digestive tract.
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Dehydration is...
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The passage way through which urine is discharged from the bladder out of the body.
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The organ that holds urine to allow for urination to be infrequent and voluntary by contraction of smooth muscles (detrusor).
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Muscular tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
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Filters waste products out of the blood passing through them.
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The main functions of the excretory system are:
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Bladder
Kidneys
Lungs
Skin
remove carbon dioxide
carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder
maintains the homeostasis (balance) of water, ions, pH, blood pressure, calcium, and red blood cells in the body
The symptoms of dehydration are:
Little or no urine
Heart Failure
Asthma
Diarrhea
Urine that is darker than usual
Sleepiness/fatigue
Blindness
Extreme thirst
Heat Exhaustion
Confusion
Shortness of breath
Dizziness and/or headaches
The accessory organs/organs that help the excretory system function are: