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What is excertion?
What is excertion?
The process by which the body collects and removes wastes.
What is urea?
What is urea?
A substance formed in the liver from a harmful waste product of protein breakdown.
What are the kidneys?
What are the kidneys?
The major organs of the excretory system that filter urea and other wastes from the blood.
What is urine?
What is urine?
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What are nephrons?
What are nephrons?
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What is the glomerulus?
What is the glomerulus?
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What are the main organs of excretion?
What are the main organs of excretion?
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How does filtration and urine production occur in nephrons?
How does filtration and urine production occur in nephrons?
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What are two ways to keep your excretory system healthy?
What are two ways to keep your excretory system healthy?
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How is dialysis used to treat kidney failure?
How is dialysis used to treat kidney failure?
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Study Notes
Excretion Process
- Excretion is the body's method of collecting and eliminating waste materials.
- The major organs involved in excretion are kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
Urea Formation
- Urea is a byproduct formed in the liver by converting harmful waste from protein breakdown.
- It is safely transported through the bloodstream to the kidneys for excretion.
Kidneys and Their Function
- Kidneys are the principal organs of the excretory system, filtering urea and other wastes from blood.
- Each kidney contains approximately a million nephrons, which are tiny units responsible for waste filtration and urine production.
Urine Composition and Flow
- Urine is a watery fluid created by the kidneys containing urea and other waste products.
- Urine progresses from the kidneys through various excretory organs before exiting the body.
Nephrons and Filtration
- Nephrons perform waste filtration in stages:
- Initial filtration removes both needed substances and waste from the blood.
- Most essential materials are reabsorbed back into the bloodstream while wastes are eliminated.
Glomerulus Role in Waste Removal
- Blood enters the kidneys and flows through smaller vessels to the glomerulus, where filtration occurs.
- Urea, salt, glucose, and some water are filtered, while blood cells and large proteins remain in circulation.
Maintaining Excretory Health
- To promote kidney health, drink adequate water and consult a doctor if any infection symptoms appear.
Dialysis Treatment for Kidney Failure
- Dialysis involves using a machine to filter waste from the blood, where blood is drawn, cleansed, and returned to the body.
- Typically performed three times a week for three to five hours, dialysis can lead to various complications.
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Test your knowledge of key terms in the Health 10-3 curriculum. This quiz covers important vocabulary related to the excretory system, including definitions of exertion, urea, and kidneys. Perfect for reinforcing your understanding of bodily waste removal processes.
