1 of 10

Slide Notes

DownloadGo Live

Urinary System

No Description

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

URINARY SYSTEM

MAIN FUNCTIONS

  • Filters waste out of the blood,
  • Produces urine,
  • Maintains homeostasis within the body.
Photo by jikyuy

ORGANS

  • Kidneys,
  • Uterers,
  • Urinary Bladder,
  • Urethra.
Photo by striatic

DISEASES/DISORDERS

  • Bladder/Kidney Cancer,
  • Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs),
  • Kidney Stones.
Photo by hjl

HEALTHY NUTRITION

  • Flavonols (found in berries),
  • Cultured Milk Products (yogurt, sour cream, etc),
  • Antioxidants (fruits such as pomegranate).
Photo by sukisuki

INTERACTION W/ OTHER BODY SYSTEMS

  • Urinary system works alongside cardiovascular system to filter blood.

TYPES OF TISSUE AND FUNCTION

  • Epithelial (to expand bladder and urinary tract),
  • Smooth (to move urine along the urinary tract).

The average adult produces 48 oz (1 1/2 quarts) of urine per day!

NOW IT’S YOUR TURN!

Photo by Sarah G...