The Excretory System

By Tia Guy

Functions

The Excretory’s functions are:

① Getting rid of waste

② Stores liquid waste

③ Absorbs nutrients, water, and minerals

Major Parts of the Excretory System① Lungs

② Kidneys

③ Urinary Bladder

④ Ureter

⑤ Urethra

⑥ Liver

⑦ Skin

Diagram of the Excretory System

Diseases and How to Prevent Them

Some diseases of the Excretory and their treatments are:

① Kidney Stones- No ‘real’ treatment…Let it pass! If it worsens you might need surgery.

② Urethritis- Anti-viral/ pain medication

What the Excretory Works With

The Excretory works with other systems such as:

① Skeletal- The excretory cleans the blood of waste products produced by the skeletal.

② Circulatory- The circulatory moves the blood through the body and some of the blood goes through this system.

③ Nervous- The brain controls urination

4 Interesting Facts

① The average person urinates about 3000 times a year.

② Kidney Stones can be the size of a golf ball.

③ Water forms 95% of the urine.

④ The liver feels rubbery to touch.

The End