Ch.3,les.5 Flashcards
1
Q
Kidney
A
Bean-shaped organ that filters waste out of the blood.
2
Q
Liver
A
Large organ that produces digestive juices and breaks down harmful substances in the blood.
3
Q
Urine
A
A fluid consisting of body waste and excess water.
4
Q
Nephron
A
Small individual filters in the kidneys that separate waste from the useful materials in the blood.
5
Q
Bladder
A
An organ that temporarily stores urine.
6
Q
Ureter
A
Tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
7
Q
Urethra
A
Tube that carries urine from the bladder to the out side of the body.
8
Q
Urinary system
A
A body system that includes your kidneys,bladder,and urinary tract.
