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