1. Excretory System
Gross Anatomy

2. Excretory System Fx: Homeostasis by regulating: Water balance
Harmful substances (removal)
Blood pressure
Electrolytes (pH)

3. Kidney:
Filters the blood
Produces urine waste

4. Urine Removal Pathway (1)Kidney

5. Urine Removal Pathway (1)Kidney
(2)Renal pelvis

6. Urine Removal Pathway (1)Kidney
(2)Renal pelvis
(3)Ureter

7. Urine Removal Pathway (1)Kidney
(2)Renal pelvis
(3)Ureter
(4)Urinary bladder

8. Urine Removal Pathway (1)Kidney
(2)Renal pelvis
(3)Ureter
(4)Urinary bladder
(5) Urethra

9. Major Internal Structures
(1)Cortex: Outer region of kidney

10. Major Internal Structures
(2)Medulla: Middle region of kidney

11. Major Internal Structures
(3)Calyx: Plumbing pipes of kidney

12. Major Internal Structures
(4)Pelvis: Collection reservoir

13. Major Internal Structures
(5)Ureter: Removes formed urine