The excretory system eliminates waste from the body through organs like the kidneys, liver, skin, intestines, and bladder. It processes unused food, water, and other byproducts from cellular activities and converts them into urine and feces. The kidneys filter waste from the bloodstream and regulate blood pressure and red blood cell production. The bladder stores urine until it is full and signals the body to urinate. Diseases of the excretory system include issues with the kidneys like dialysis and kidney failure, which can be life-threatening if the kidneys stop functioning properly.