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
symptoms of dehydration
diseases of the excretory system
accessory organs of the excretory system
This organ secretes a fluid waste called sweat or perspiration.
Bladder
Liver
Lungs
Skin
Hydration is...
NOT replacing the water your body needs for proper functioning; NOT drinking enough water
replacing the water your body uses for proper functioning; drinking enough water
This organ removes carbon dioxide (waste product) when exhaled.
Bladder
Liver
Lungs
Skin
This organ filters blood from the digestive tract.
Bladder
Liver
Lungs
Skin
Dehydration is...
NOT replacing the water your body needs for proper functioning; NOT drinking enough water
replacing the water your body uses for proper functioning; drinking enough water
The passage way through which urine is discharged from the bladder out of the body.
Ureters
Renal Vein
Urethra
Bladder
Kidneys
The organ that holds urine to allow for urination to be infrequent and voluntary by contraction of smooth muscles (detrusor).
Kidneys
Bladder
Liver
Lungs
Skin
Muscular tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
Kidneys
Ureters
Lungs
Urethras
Filters waste products out of the blood passing through them.
Kidneys
Ureters
Lungs
Bladder
The main functions of the excretory system are:
Filters blood and remove liquid waste from the body
replacing the water your body uses for proper functioning
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: