Building a Model of the Excretory System Outcomes: Students will be expected to • Describe the structure and function of the major organs of the excretory system (302-5). Materials: • Body diagrams (showing the excretory system) and blank outlines of the human body. • Tag board or other sturdy paper on which to affix the model • Mini-marshmallows • Glue • Kidney beans • Cafeteria Straws • Scissors • Spaghetti (uncooked) • Red Yarn
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Renal System Kidneys: Our bodies create sweat, carbon dioxide, stool and urine. Urine is produced by the kidneys and contains the hyproducts of metabolism. These includes salts, toxins and water which then end up in the blood. The kidneys filter and get rid of these waste substances from our blood. Without the kidneys, waste products would build up in the blood to levels which are dangerous. The kidneys regulate the important functions. An example of this is that the kidneys monitors and maintains
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Renal system urinary system Kidneys The kidney job is to filter metabolic wastes excess iron and chemicals from the blood to form urine. Every day the two kidneys filter about 120 to 150 quarts of blood to be able to produce 1 to 2 quarts of urine, composed of wastes and extra fluids. The urine flows from the kidneys to the bladder by 2 thin tubes of muscle called ureters one tube on each side of the bladder the bladder will then store the urine. The kidneys are important because they keep
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Kidney Failure HCA/240 Kalkita Dodson February 2, 2012 * Scenario A: Acute renal failure. Ms. Jones, a 68-year-old female, underwent open-heart surgery to replace several blocked vessels in her heart. On her first day postoperatively, it was noted that she had very little
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causing the observed symptoms? Ms. Jones’s kidneys are shutting down which means they can no longer remove waste from the blood, which means they are building up and becoming toxic. The symptom of reduced urine output could be a blockage in the urinary tract. What other symptoms or signs might occur? Severe dehydration, which may cause extreme thirst, lightheadedness or faintness, and a weak, rapid pulse. What is causing Ms. Jones’s kidney disease? Ms. Jones’s just underwent a major surgery
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organism's excretory system is responsible for getting rid of waste and toxins that build up in the organism. The primary organs of excretion in the human body are the lungs, kidneys and skin. The lungs get rid of carbon dioxide, while the skin excretes waste in the form of sweat. The urinary system gets rid of waste in the form of urine. There are a variety of science projects that can demonstrate these principles and allow students to show an understanding of the systems. Excretory System Model * In
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kidney is an incredible organ in the human body system because it has the ability to remove fluids, minerals, waste products, and other substance from the blood for removal in the urine. Urine contains many different products of bodily waste fluids. Factors like kidney function, fluid intake, diet, and working out have big impacts on what is in the urine (Terry
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water depend on hormonal regulation Cells: * Principle cells in collecting duct Tissues: * Tubules are atrophic * Renal tubule are less responsive to ADH * Connective tissues exists between tubule Organ systems: * Brain * Kidney * Skin * Blood * Vessels * Urinary bladder MR. NEWMAN Clinical presentation: * Fever * Severe flank Patient History: * Bilateral lumbar tenderness * Bilateral renal enlargement * Liver enlargement * Ankle and facial edema * Skin
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is known as cystitis, which is a form of UTI. Its presence in the urine can lead to bladder infections. Females are common risk factor factors for bladder infections because of their shortened urethral length. Elderly people, weaken immune systems, urinary catheters, paralytic patients, pregnant women, and Caucasians are some risk factors for bladder infections. On physical exam, blood pressures must be taken to rule out hypertension. Examining Mr. Brown's pelvic area, abdomen and lower back
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