1. What happens when the excretory system malfunctions?
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What happens when the excretory system malfunctions?
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2. Jaundice: bile not broken down- causes build up of bilirubin… Causing a yellowing of the skin and eyes. Use bili- lights to cure.

3. 2. Cirrhosis: Overload of the liver- caused by harmful toxins (ex
2. Cirrhosis: Overload of the liver- caused by harmful toxins (ex. alcohol) –results in liver overgrowth and excess build up of scar tissue.

4. What’s wrong with these livers?
CIRRHOSIS

5. 3. Diabetes: Ketones found in urine/ fruity smell- positive test for glucose in urine.

6. 4. Gout: Uric acid deposits in joints
4. Gout: Uric acid deposits in joints. Treat with NSAIDS (non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs) & reduce alcohol intake; reduces uric acid.

7. failure w/ chronic gout
End stage renal
failure w/ chronic gout
Elderly man, with chronic
gout

8. 5. Kidney Stones: Various substances crystallize out of urine into urinary tract or kidney and do not pass through urethra.

9. What are these?

10. 6. Kidney Failure: Inability of kidney to filtrate and absorb nutrients properly. Excess waste and fluids build up in the body- death occurs if not treated.