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1
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What are the function of excretory organs

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To remove waste material from your body

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2
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What is excretion

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The process of getting rid of waste

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3
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What are the function of kidneys

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To remove excess water, waste and salts. And filter blood that contains waste products collected from your cells

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4
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The kidneys are part of the

A

Urinary system

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5
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The urinary system also includes…

A

The ureters, urinary bladder, urethra

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6
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How do kidneys look like and where are they located

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They are at waist level and they are bean shaped

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7
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Blood enters each kidney trough the… and leaves trough the…

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Renal artery, renal vein

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8
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What are the specific levels for every substance of out body

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Temperature, ph, concentration

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9
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What do those millions of tubules in kidneys

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They make sure all waste products is filtered out, the nutrient molecules and water is sent back to the circulatory system

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10
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The water and waste product is called

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Urine

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