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| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | [[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 [[urea]] from the [[blood]]. | ||
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| + | ===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 [[Kidney]]s - Which filter the [[blood]] to remove [[urea]]. | ||
| + | :*The [[Ureter]]s - Tubes which transport [[urine]] from the [[kidney]]s to the [[bladder]]. | ||
| + | :*The [[Bladder]] - Where [[urine]] is stored before being released. | ||
| + | :*The [[Urethra]] - A tube to allow [[urine]] to be released from the [[bladder]]. | ||
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| + | ==Key Stage 4== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | [[File:ExcretorySystem2.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 waste products from [[Cell (Biology)|cells]]. | ||
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| + | ===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 [[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 [[Bladder]] - Where [[urine]] is stored before being released. | ||
| + | :*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.