Unit 3: Cytology/excretory

Module 3.3: The Excretory System 

With an emphasis on the urinary branch.

3.3 Preview: Urinary System 

Please see the 3.3 preview assignment in VISIBLE BODY

Instructions:  

1) Please use this list for which imbalance (Video) you will learn about. If you last name starts with.....

1️⃣ A–D = Acute renal failure 
2️⃣ E–H = Chronic renal failure 
3️⃣ I–L = Kidney Cysts 
4️⃣ M–P = Kidney Stones 
5️⃣ Q–T = Urinary Incontinence 
6️⃣ U–Z = UTIs 

2) Watch the video and summarize the diagnosis. 

3) Watch ONE addtional video of you choice and complete the same task. 

4) Please be prepared to share your findings!


3.3 Lesson:

  • Tasks for taking notes....begin with visible body. Then complete the PowerPoint

  • 1) Start with the visible body 43.1 urinary system overview. Read the intro and watch the video, highlighting the most important terms. 

  • 2) Then, watch the short video and add any important information on kidney anatomy or physiology. 

  • 3) Next, 42.2-42.3. Record 2 differences between male and female anatomy when it comes to the urinary system. 

  • 4) Finally, explore within 43.4 and then double check the end of chapter checklist. 

Essential Vocab: kidney, ureter, urinary bladder, urethra, nephron, tubule, glomerulus, capillary, renin, erythropoietin, renal cortex, renal medulla, renal lobe, renal artery, renal vein, bowman's capsule, blood plasma, filtrate, urine, secretion, reabsorption, filtration

Module Learning Targets: 

3.1 – Describe the gross anatomy of the urinary system. 

3.2 – Describe the processes that take place in the nephron for urine to form.