The Excretory System. By: Nyla
The excretory system has the kidney , ureter ,bladder , and urethra . The Excretory System removes waste from the system .
The kidney removes waste from the body . To transport this waste the waste travels down two tubes called the ureter . The waste is now in the bladder which holds the waste . Now the waste goes down into the urethra and out of your system .
Other systems that include removing waste is respiratory ( lungs get rid of carbon dioxide ) , Integumentary ( skin removes heat , water , and salt ) , Digestive ( removes solid waste ) , and Urinary ( removes water and salts ) .
Other systems that include removing waste is respiratory ( lungs get rid of carbon dioxide ) , Integumentary ( skin removes heat , water , and salt ) , Digestive ( removes solid waste ) , and Urinary ( removes water and salts ) .
Three Interesting Facts
The left kidney sits slightly higher than the right one
A kidney is about four inches long
Your Kidneys also help balance vitamins , minerals , proteins , and fat
A kidney is about four inches long
Your Kidneys also help balance vitamins , minerals , proteins , and fat
Three Disorders
UTI ( Urinary Tract Infection ) : An infection of the kidney , bladder , urethra , and ureter
Chronic Kidney Disease ( Chronic Kidney Failure ) :when the kidney gradually loses its function
Nephritis : an inflammation of one or both kidneys
Chronic Kidney Disease ( Chronic Kidney Failure ) :when the kidney gradually loses its function
Nephritis : an inflammation of one or both kidneys