The-Excretory-System-Parts-Functions-and-Care.pptx

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5. The Excretory System: Parts, Functions, and Care Discover how your body stays clean and healthy from the inside out!

6. What is the Excretory System? The excretory system is your body's amazing cleaning crew! It works 24/7 to remove waste products and extra water that your body doesn't need. Think of it as your body's recycling center—it filters out the bad stuff and keeps the good stuff circulating through your bloodstream. The main organs include the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra , all working together to produce and remove urine safely from your body.

7. Parts of the Excretory System Kidneys Two bean-shaped organs behind your stomach that act as powerful filters, cleaning about 50 gallons of blood daily! Ureters Two thin tubes (about 10 inches long) that carry urine from each kidney down to the bladder using gentle muscle contractions.

8. Parts of the Excretory System Bladder A stretchy, balloon-like organ that stores urine until you're ready to release it. It can hold about 2 cups of liquid! Urethra The final tube that carries urine out of your body. It has a special muscle that you control to decide when to pee.

9. How Does the Excretory System Work? Your excretory system follows an amazing step-by-step process every minute of every day: Step 1: Filtration Your kidneys filter waste products, excess water, and toxins from your blood using millions of tiny filters called nephrons. Step 2: Urine Formation The filtered waste and water combine to create urine, which contains things your body doesn’t need like extra salt and urea. Step 3: Transport Urine travels down the ureters through gentle wave-like movements and collects in your bladder for temporary storage. Step 4: Release Signal When your bladder is full, it sends a signal to your brain letting you know it's time to find a bathroom!

10. Diseases of the Excretory System Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Caused by bacteria entering the urinary system, UTIs can make peeing painful and cause a burning sensation. They're treatable with medicine from a doctor. More common in girls than boys Can cause fever and stomach pain Kidney Stones Hard mineral crystals that form inside the kidneys when there's too much waste and not enough liquid. They can be very painful and may block urine flow. Can be as small as a grain of sand or as big as a pebble Drinking water helps prevent them Kidney Disease When kidneys become damaged and can't filter blood properly. This is a serious condition that requires medical treatment and lifestyle changes. Can develop over time or happen suddenly Early detection is very important

11. Signs You Should See a Doctor Your body sends warning signals when something might be wrong. Pay attention to these symptoms: Pain or burning sensation when urinating Blood in urine or cloudy, dark-colored urine Frequent, urgent need to pee or difficulty peeing Lower back pain, belly pain, or fever

12. How to Take Care of Your Excretory System Keeping your excretory system healthy is easier than you think! Follow these simple daily habits: Drink Plenty of Water Aim for 6-8 glasses daily! Water helps your kidneys flush out waste and prevents kidney stones from forming. Carry a water bottle to school. Eat Nutritious Foods Fill your plate with colorful fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Limit salty snacks and processed foods that make your kidneys work harder. Don't Hold It In When you need to pee, go! Holding urine in your bladder for too long can lead to infections and weaken your bladder muscles over time. Practice Good Hygiene Always wash your hands before using the bathroom and clean yourself properly afterward. This prevents bacteria from entering your urinary system.

13. How the Excretory System Works with Other Systems Your body systems are an amazing team! The excretory system collaborates closely with other systems to keep you healthy and balanced. Circulatory System Delivers blood to the kidneys through blood vessels. The kidneys filter this blood and return clean blood back to circulation—about once every 30 minutes! Nervous System Controls when you pee by sending signals between your brain and bladder. Nerves also help you feel when your bladder is full and needs emptying. Digestive System Works alongside excretion: the digestive system removes solid waste through bowel movements, while the excretory system removes liquid waste through urine. Overall Balance All systems communicate constantly to maintain homeostasis—keeping your body's temperature, water levels, and chemical balance just right for optimal health.

14. Fun Fact: Kidneys Filter a Lot! 50 Gallons of Blood filtered by your kidneys every single day! 2M Tiny Filters called nephrons working in your two kidneys That's enough to fill a large bathtub with freshly cleaned blood daily! Your kidneys are incredibly powerful organs working non-stop to keep you healthy. Each kidney is only about the size of your fist, yet they perform this massive job 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, without you even thinking about it!

15. Take Care of Your Body! Remember the Basics The excretory system is essential for removing waste and keeping your body clean from the inside out. Practice Healthy Habits Drink plenty of water, eat nutritious foods, and never ignore your body's signals when you need to use the bathroom.