Excretory System Gross Anatomy
Excretory System Fx: Homeostasis by regulating: Water balance Harmful substances (removal) Blood pressure Electrolytes (pH)
Kidney: Filters the blood Produces urine waste
Urine Removal Pathway (1)Kidney
Urine Removal Pathway (1)Kidney (2)Renal pelvis
Urine Removal Pathway (1)Kidney (2)Renal pelvis (3)Ureter
Urine Removal Pathway (1)Kidney (2)Renal pelvis (3)Ureter (4)Urinary bladder
Urine Removal Pathway (1)Kidney (2)Renal pelvis (3)Ureter (4)Urinary bladder (5) Urethra
Major Internal Structures (1)Cortex: Outer region of kidney
Major Internal Structures (2)Medulla: Middle region of kidney
Major Internal Structures (3)Calyx: Plumbing pipes of kidney
Major Internal Structures (4)Pelvis: Collection reservoir
Major Internal Structures (5)Ureter: Removes formed urine