Urinary+and+Endocrine+System-CMP

=**Urinary System**= the kidneys: excrete waste, maintain the balance of water and salt in the body, regulate acid balance and secrete hormones. kidneys: organs of excretion ureters: lead urine from the kidneys to the bladder bladder: holds urine urethra: small tube from the bladder to the outside of the body ADH stands for antidiuretic hormone. it signals water to the blood and is secreted by the posterior pituitary gland. First Define Homeostasis.** homeostasis is the maintinence of normal internal conditions in a cell or in an organism by means of self-regulating mechanisms =**Endocrine System**= ADH: anti-diuretic hormone. it causes water to be absorbed into the kidneys growth hormones: leads to muscular grown and stimulates the rate at which amino acids enter cells pituitary dwarfism: not enough growth hormones are produced in the body acromegaly: n Adrenal gland (p.305) What is the role of epinephrine (adrenaline)?**
 * 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)**
 * Define the role of the hormone ADH. (What does it stand for, where is it produced and what does it signal?) p. 198**
 * On page 201 the book shows how important the kidneys are to maintain homeostasis.
 * Then in your words as much as possible, describe how the kidneys help maintain homeostasis in the various systems of the human body.**
 * 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 acromegaly.**
 * Thyroid gland (p.303): Describe these problems and possible treatments with the thyroid gland: simple goiter, congenital hypothyroidism, myxedema, expophthalmic goiter.