Ws+Endocrine+and+Unrinary+System

__**Urinary System**__ the kidneys are the primary organs of metabolic waste removal or excretion in the body. __Kidneys__ - to remove metabolic waste from the blood. __Ureters__- conduct urine from the kidneys to the bladder. __Urinary Bladder__- stores urine until it is expelleed from the body. __Urethra__- is a small tube that extends from the urinary bladder to an external
 * In your words: explain the four ways the kidneys help maintain homeostasis (a stable internal environment) for the human body (pp.188-189).**
 * Define the role as stated on page 188 of the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra.**


 * Define Diuretic and name a couple diuretics. (may need to look this up on the internet)**

ADH is Atrial natriuretic hormone, it is produce by the atria, it signals the secretion of renin and aldosterone. __**On page 201 the book shows how important the kidneys are to maintain homeostasis.**__ is a stable internal enviroment the kidneys remove waste from the blood, which replaces clean blood to the body __**Endocrine System**__ Pituitary gland (p.300-301) Describe ADH and its role in the body. Describe Growth Hormone and its role in the body. Describe pituitary dwarfism and
 * Define the role of the hormone ADH. (What does it stand for, where is it produced and what does it signal?) p. 198**
 * First Define Homeostasis.**
 * Then in your words as much as possible, describe how the kidneys help maintain homeostasis in the various systems of the human body.**

acromegaly. Thyroid gland (p.303): Describe these problems and possible treatments with the thyroid gland: simple goiter, congenital hypothyroidism, myxedema, expophthalmic goiter. Adrenal gland (p.305) What is the role of epinephrine (adrenaline)?