August 15th, 2017 The Odyssey by: Homer

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: Keeping the Excretory System Healthy!

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Level#1

We read about four ways that you can help to keep your excretory system healthy. Here are two ways to do this. Drink at least six cups of water daily to wash out wastes and germs. Keep your kidneys healthy by not drinking alcohol it makes your body loose too much water!

1. How many ways can you keep your excretory system healthy?






2. How many cups of water should you drink a day?






3. What should you not do to keep your kidneys healthy?









Level#2

We read about four ways that you can keep your excretory system healthy. Here are three ways to do this. Drink at least six cups of water daily to wash out wastes and bacteria. If you think you have a bladder infection, see a doctor. To keep your kidneys healthy, stay away from alcohol and caffeine. These drugs can lead to dehydration.

1. How many cups of water should you drink a day and why?






2. What should you do if you think you might have a bladder infection?






3. What should you stay away from to keep your kidneys healthy and why?











Level#3

We read about four ways that you can keep your excretory system healthy. Here are three ways to do this. Drink at least six cups of water daily to wash out wastes and bacteria. If you think you have a bladder infection, see a doctor. To keep your kidneys healthy, stay away from alcohol and caffeine. These drugs can lead to dehydration. Alcohol causes the kidneys to send more than the usual amount of water out of the body. This water loss leads to dehydration, the drying out of your body cells. Too much alcohol can do permanent damage to the kidneys.

1. How many cups of water should you drink a day and why?







2. What should you do if you think you might have a bladder infection?






3. What does alcohol do to the kidneys, what does it cause, and what can too much alcohol do?










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