THE EXCRETORY SYSTEM MAP — CLICK ANY NODE TO EXPLORE
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Click any organ or structure on the map to learn about its role — plus a fun fact you won't forget!
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The Excretory System
🔬 Role in the Excretory System
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Connected System
Circulatory System
The circulatory system is the delivery network for waste — carrying urea, CO2, and toxins from cells to the kidneys and lungs for removal, then returning clean blood back into circulation.
180 LBlood filtered by kidneys daily
1–2 LUrine produced per day
40xTimes kidneys filter all blood daily
4Waste removal pathways
3Systems it connects to
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Connection Quiz
Toggle the system pill above and click nodes on the map — all 5 questions come from the connected system card and node information.
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Circulatory Connection
The Circulatory connection explains that blood carries three things from cells to the kidneys and lungs for removal. What are they?
Kidneys Node
The Kidneys node states how many times the kidneys filter your entire blood supply each day. What is that number?
Lungs Node
The Lungs node reveals the lungs serve an excretory function. What waste gas do they expel with every breath out?
Skin Node
The Skin and Sweat Glands node lists three substances excreted through sweat. Which option correctly names all three?
Bladder Node
The Bladder node describes at what point nerve signals alert the brain that the bladder needs attention. When does this happen?
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Report Card
Answer all 5 questions to unlock your report card.