1. The Urinary System

2. Urinary System – filters waste and extra fluid from the blood in the form of urine
- Composed of four parts

3. Part 1 Kidneys Two bean shaped organs about the size of a fist
Contain nephrons, which are tiny filtering units
Monitors and adjusts amount of salts and water in blood

4. Part 2
Ureters
Two tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder
Each is about 8 to 10 inches long

5. Part 3 Part 4 Bladder Urethra
Hollow, muscular organ located in the pelvic cavity
Stores urine
Stores about 2 cups comfortably for 2 to 5 hours
Part 4
Urethra
Tube that leads from the bladder to the outside of the body

6. Urinary System Video Clip

7. Diagram of Urinary System

8. How do I keep the urinary system healthy?
Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day
Limit your intake of caffeine and soft drinks
This can increase water loss through urine, thus dehydrating your body

9. Now, go back to your experiment and take a look! What do you notice???

10. Urinary System Brochure (Slides)
Guidelines:
Groups of 2
Create a brochure with the following info
Page 1: Title page, names, class, date 1pt
Page 2: Functions (2pts)
Page 3: Draw a diagram of the structure of the urinary system (see upper right corner). Label the four parts listed in your book. Color each part a different color! (2pts)
Page 4: Define each of the 4 parts of the urinary system. Then provide 2 facts for each part (except ureters). 5
Page 5: Care – list at least 2 ways to care for the urinary system 2
Page 6: Problems – In your own words, describe Cystitis, Kidney Stones, Kidney Failure, Hemodialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis, Kidney Transplant.
Page 7: Work Cited
Make sure your brochure is neat, creative, and colorful! Do not simply copy information from the internet… Read and summarize the information in your own words!