Anatomy: Urinary and Excretory Systems

These sites focus on the urinary and excretory systems and the removal of the body’s waste. Learn about the different organs involved in these systems. View diagrams of the bladder, kidneys, and urethra. Includes an animated movie and photographs of organs. There is a link to an eThemes Resource on the digestive system.

Grades

• 4,
• 5,
• 6,
• 7,
• 8,
• 9,
• 10,
• 11,
• 12

Links

• ThinkQuest: Excretory System

  This site briefly talks about the excretory system in animals and humans.

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• ThinkQuest: Excretory Diagram

  This page is a simple diagram of the bladder and kidneys.

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• Poison Protection

  Read about the major function of the excretory system and what can happen if it isn't functioning properly.

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• What Kids Need to Know About Kidneys

  Read about the kidneys and find out what they do for our bodies. Includes a diagram.

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• ThinkQuest: Getting Rid of Waste

  Read this overview page and then take the guided tour to find out more about the kidneys and bladder.

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• Virtual Excretory System Dissection

  This is a graphic site showing the dissection of a pig. You can view the pig's kidneys, bladder, renal blood vessels, and ureters.

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• Excretory System Quiz

  Test your knowledge of the excretory system and its functions with this interactive quiz. Read the directions at the top.

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• The Excretory System Sheet

  This 32-page PDF file contains a theme unit about he human body. Page 27 has different activity ideas for exploring the excretory system.

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• Your Uninary System and How it Works

  This is a detailed article about the urinary system, the problems that can occur in it, and how to detect and treat them.

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• Renal Replacement Therapy

  Learn more about kidney dialysis and therapy. View a table to learn more about the different types of therapies and what patients can expect during this process.

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• eThemes Resource: Anatomy: Digestive System

  These sites have information about how the digestive system works. Take a virtual tour of the inner body, watch a video, or try online games and quizzes. Most of the sites include diagrams. Included is an eThemes resource on the urinary and excretory systems.

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Education Standards

• AL
  • SCI. ES 7.1.1
• AR
  • BS.14.AP.1
  • BS.14.AP.2
  • BS.14.AP.3
  • BS.14.AP.4
  • LS.2.4.3.a
  • LS.2.6.2
  • LS.2.6.4.c
  • LS.2.6.7.a
  • LS.2.6.7.b
  • LS.2.6.7.c
  • LS.2.6.7.d
  • LS.2.7.2
  • LS.2.7.6.b
  • LS.2.7.6.e
  • LS.2.7.8
  • LS.2.7.9
  • OHB.1.AP.3
• MO
  • 1.1
  • 1.2
  • 1.4
  • 1.8
  • 3
  • 3
  • 3.1
  • 3.1.A.a
  • 3.1.A.a
  • 3.1.C.b
  • 3.2.C.a
  • 4.7
  • 5
  • 6
• NV
  • L.12.B.2
  • L.5.B.1
  • L.8.C.1
• UT
  • II.3.c
  • III.1.c
  • III.1.e
  • III.2.a
  • III.2.b
  • III.2.d

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Created: October 21, 2002 at 01:27 | Updated: April 17, 2013 at 17:28