Excretory System
Body Systems Project Part 2
Purpose of the Excretory System
To expel waste from the human body.
Whats is Excretion?
When waste products are removed from the organs.
Disorders
Gout
A disorder where uric acid builds up in the body and the kidney is unable to process it. The symptoms usually include joint pain and kidney stones. It is most common in adults. It is treated by medication that helps process the acid through the kidneys more easily.
Kidney Failure
A very serious disorder that stops the kidneys from filtering blood, causing a build up. It is common is older adults and people with past/present kidney problems. The only way to cure it is a kidney transplant.