1.15E-Identify the basic function and organs of the urinary system and the digestive system
The urinary system is made up of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. The urinary system’s basic function is to filter out waste and other materials from the bloodstream that are then transferred out of the system in the form of urine. Please refer to page 944 in the textbook for a complete picture diagram.
• Kidneys: We normally have two kidneys; these kidneys measure 4 to 5 inches each. The main job of the kidneys is to filter all of our blood in our bodies. The kidneys will remove waste/water, balance chemicals, assist to regulate blood pressure, develop red blood cells, create vitamin D, and release hormones.
• Ureter: A tube that moves urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder. …show more content…
• Small intestine: Most of the digestion takes place in the small intestine. Between the stomach and the large intestine.
• Large intestine: The final section of the GI, main function absorbs remaining water & vitamins left over from the small intestine. Then transfer waste material into feces.
The accessory digestive organs act as an assistant that helps to breakdown food, consist of salivary glands, tongue, gallbladder, liver, and pancreas. Refer to page 1022 for a complete picture diagram.
• Tongue: Muscle located in the mouth.
• Gallbladder: Small organ that stores bile. The bile is released in our small intestine when we digest our food (mostly used to digest fatty foods).
• Salivary glands: Also, known as parotid (on either side of the mouth and in front of both ears). They all produce and drain salvia.
• Liver: Makes proteins, detoxifies chemicals, and metabolizes harmful substances (drugs/alcohol).
• Pancreas: Organ that is six inches long and sits behind the stomach. Produces enzymes that is then transferred into the small intestine for breakdown. The pancreas also produces insulin.
The urinary system is made up of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra. The urinary system’s basic function is to filter out waste and other materials from the bloodstream that are then transferred out of the system in the form of urine. Please refer to page 944 in the textbook for a complete picture diagram.
• Kidneys: We normally have two kidneys; these kidneys measure 4 to 5 inches each. The main job of the kidneys is to filter all of our blood in our bodies. The kidneys will remove waste/water, balance chemicals, assist to regulate blood pressure, develop red blood cells, create vitamin D, and release hormones.
• Ureter: A tube that moves urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder. …show more content…
• Small intestine: Most of the digestion takes place in the small intestine. Between the stomach and the large intestine.
• Large intestine: The final section of the GI, main function absorbs remaining water & vitamins left over from the small intestine. Then transfer waste material into feces.
The accessory digestive organs act as an assistant that helps to breakdown food, consist of salivary glands, tongue, gallbladder, liver, and pancreas. Refer to page 1022 for a complete picture diagram.
• Tongue: Muscle located in the mouth.
• Gallbladder: Small organ that stores bile. The bile is released in our small intestine when we digest our food (mostly used to digest fatty foods).
• Salivary glands: Also, known as parotid (on either side of the mouth and in front of both ears). They all produce and drain salvia.
• Liver: Makes proteins, detoxifies chemicals, and metabolizes harmful substances (drugs/alcohol).
• Pancreas: Organ that is six inches long and sits behind the stomach. Produces enzymes that is then transferred into the small intestine for breakdown. The pancreas also produces insulin.