The Urinary System

Urinary System – filters waste and extra fluid from the blood in the form of urine - Composed of four parts

Part 1 Kidneys Two bean shaped organs about the size of a fist Contain nephrons, which are tiny filtering units Monitors and adjusts amount of salts and water in blood

Part 2 Ureters Two tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder Each is about 8 to 10 inches long

Part 3 Part 4 Bladder Urethra Hollow, muscular organ located in the pelvic cavity Stores urine Stores about 2 cups comfortably for 2 to 5 hours Part 4 Urethra Tube that leads from the bladder to the outside of the body

Urinary System Video Clip

Diagram of Urinary System

How do I keep the urinary system healthy? Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day Limit your intake of caffeine and soft drinks This can increase water loss through urine, thus dehydrating your body

Now, go back to your experiment and take a look! What do you notice???

Urinary System Brochure (Slides) Guidelines: Groups of 2 Create a brochure with the following info Page 1: Title page, names, class, date 1pt Page 2: Functions (2pts) Page 3: Draw a diagram of the structure of the urinary system (see upper right corner). Label the four parts listed in your book. Color each part a different color! (2pts) Page 4: Define each of the 4 parts of the urinary system. Then provide 2 facts for each part (except ureters). 5 Page 5: Care – list at least 2 ways to care for the urinary system 2 Page 6: Problems – In your own words, describe Cystitis, Kidney Stones, Kidney Failure, Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Kidney Transplant. Page 7: Work Cited Make sure your brochure is neat, creative, and colorful! Do not simply copy information from the internet… Read and summarize the information in your own words!