1. Urinary System
Day 1

2. Pg 84 Urinary System Diagram and notes
Superior Vena Cava:
takes deoxygenated blood back to the heart
Superior Vena Cava
Aorta
Aorta:
takes oxygenated blood to the body

3. takes oxygenated blood to the kidney
Renal Arteries
Renal Arteries:
takes oxygenated blood to the kidney
Renal Veins
Renal Veins:
takes filtered blood back to the heart

4. Kidney Ureter Kidneys: Filter the blood Remove excess waste and fluid
Create Urine
Kidney
Ureter
Ureters:
Transport urine to the bladder

5. Bladder:
Temporary holding sac for urine
Sphincters:
Control the releasing of urine from the bladder
Bladder
Urethra:
Releases the urine into the outside environment
Sphincters
Urethra

6. Pg 85 Kidney Facts
Draw a diagram of an actual size kidney. (~ 12cm x 6cm)
Draw a rib along the bottom portion of the kidney. (to remind you of the location of the kidney)
Add the following facts inside and around your drawing
Facts
Size: ~12cm x 6cm
Location:
mid-back around the lower floating ribs
Lateral to the T12-L3 vertebra
Right kidney is lower due to the liver pushing it downward