Here is a term paper on the excretory system. Term Paper on Excretory System Term Paper # 1. Excretory System in Human Beings: The urinary system maintains an appropriate fluid volume by regulating the amount of water that is excreted in the urine. Other function includes regulating the concentration of various electrolytes in the body fluids and maintaining normal pH [...]
The following points highlight the four types of human excretory system. The types are: 1. Kidney 2. Ureters 3. Urinary bladder 4. Urethra. Human Excretory System: Type # 1. Kidney: There is a pair of kidneys which are dark-red, bean shaped, each with a notch, (concavity), the hilus (= hilum) on its inner side. Blood vessels, lymph vessels, nerves and [...]
The following points highlight the eight major disorders of excretory systems in humans. Excretory System: Disorder # 1. Uremia: In this condition there are high concentrations of non-protein nitrogen's which include urea, uric acid, creatinine and a few less important compounds. Urea accumulation in blood is comparatively high in uremia. In such patients urea can be removed by a process [...]