Difference between revisions of "Excretory System"
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[[File:ExcretorySystem.png|right|300px|thumb|A [[diagram]] of the '''excretory system'''.]] | [[File:ExcretorySystem.png|right|300px|thumb|A [[diagram]] of the '''excretory system'''.]] | ||
| − | The '''excretory system''' is an [[Organ System|organ system]] in [[animal]]s that removes the | + | The '''excretory system''' is an [[Organ System|organ system]] in [[animal]]s that removes the [[urea]] from the [[blood]]. |
===About the Excretory System=== | ===About the Excretory System=== | ||
| − | : | + | : [[Urea]] is [[toxic]] to [[Cell (Biology)|cells]] so the '''excretory system''' is essential to remove it from the [[blood]]. |
: The '''excretory system''' is made of the following parts: | : The '''excretory system''' is made of the following parts: | ||
| − | :*The [[Kidney]]s - Which filter the [[blood]] to remove | + | :*The [[Kidney]]s - Which filter the [[blood]] to remove [[urea]]. |
:*The [[Ureter]]s - Tubes which transport [[urine]] from the [[kidney]]s to the [[bladder]]. | :*The [[Ureter]]s - Tubes which transport [[urine]] from the [[kidney]]s to the [[bladder]]. | ||
:*The [[Bladder]] - Where [[urine]] is stored before being released. | :*The [[Bladder]] - Where [[urine]] is stored before being released. | ||
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===About the Excretory System=== | ===About the Excretory System=== | ||
| − | : | + | : [[Urea]] is [[toxic]] to [[Cell (Biology)|cells]] so the '''excretory system''' is essential to remove it from the [[blood]]. |
: The '''excretory system''' is made of the following parts: | : The '''excretory system''' is made of the following parts: | ||
| − | :*The [[Kidney]]s - Which filter the [[blood]] to remove | + | :*The [[Kidney]]s - Which filter the [[blood]] to remove [[urea]], excess [[water]] (for [[Osmoregulation]]) and [[salt]]. |
:*The [[Ureter]]s - Tubes which transport [[urine]] from the [[kidney]]s to the [[bladder]]. | :*The [[Ureter]]s - Tubes which transport [[urine]] from the [[kidney]]s to the [[bladder]]. | ||
:*The [[Bladder]] - Where [[urine]] is stored before being released. | :*The [[Bladder]] - Where [[urine]] is stored before being released. | ||
:*The [[Urethra]] - A tube to allow [[urine]] to be released from the [[bladder]]. | :*The [[Urethra]] - A tube to allow [[urine]] to be released from the [[bladder]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 11:16, 5 April 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A diagram of the excretory system.
The excretory system is an organ system in animals that removes the urea from the blood.
About the Excretory System
- Urea is toxic to cells so the excretory system is essential to remove it from the blood.
- The excretory system is made of the following parts:
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A diagram of the excretory system.
The excretory system is an organ system in animals that removes the waste products from cells.