Excretory Period 7

  • June 2020
  • PDF

This document was uploaded by user and they confirmed that they have the permission to share it. If you are author or own the copyright of this book, please report to us by using this DMCA report form. Report DMCA


Overview

Download & View Excretory Period 7 as PDF for free.

More details

  • Words: 370
  • Pages: 9
+

Excretory System Urologists: Dr. Lina Dr. Silvia Dr. Stephanie Dr. Oscar

+

Main functions of the System § Eliminates Non-solid wastes from the body. a)Urine b)Sweat c)Exhalation

+

Chart

+

Kidneys n

Kidneys = Main organs of the excretory system >removes wastes from blood, maintain electrolyte, release hormones.

n

Blood is send to the kidneys to be cleaned and then is returned to circulatory system. Blood enters kidney through Renal artery & exits through Renal vein.

n



n n

The main parts of the kidneys are Nephrons, cortex (outside layer), medulla, (inner layer) renal artery (blood enters), renal vein (blood exits), (to bladder)

+

*Nephrons*

n

Nephrons-An individual filtering Unit of the kidney. Cleans blood and produces Urine. ( Each filtering unit contains 1,000 nephrons).

n

Located on the outside layer of the kidney ( Cortex)

n

Bowman’s Capsule & Glomerulus Both push out wastes, only 1% is released as urine, the other 99% is sent back to the blood & is used as nutrients.

n

Hoop of Hentle(water is processed one more time to reduce Volume of urine.



+

Skin n

Most important organ because it protects all the organs in the body.

n

Main 3 layers: Epidermis-(outer most layer of the skin)Dermis-(Contains Glands and produces elastin & collagen) Subcutaneous fat-(Protects blood vessels and neurons)

n

Kelatin-(waterproof protein )gives hair and nails ability to grow of the body but maintain shape.

n

Melanin- absorbs Ultraviolet rays.

n

Oil Glands in the skin help stop bacteria.

n

Fat Cells-Protects blood vessels

n

Sweat Glands- control body temperature, prevents harm movement ,keep skin waterproof.

n

+

+

Because of..>>: A. B.Presence of too much glucose in the blood(diabetes) C.High blood pressure n

Capillary walls can be damaged and made more porous

n

Nephrons lose their ability to filter the blood



n

+

Treatments n Dialysis1.Cleans wastes in the blood through a machine 2.Returns blood to the patients body when process is done 3.Process takes 3-5 hours and has to be done 3 times a week. n

Kidney transplant: 1.Has to be given from a relative because tissues are more alike n Restrictions : 1.cant do any heavy sports, 2.can be easily bruised or infected if injured. 1.

Related Documents

Excretory Period 7
June 2020 7
Endocrine Period 7
June 2020 5
Immune Period 7
June 2020 7
Period 7 - Slide Show
April 2020 7
Excretory 2
June 2020 1