Chapter 3 Lesson 5 Flashcards
1
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Kidney
A
A bean-shaped organ that filters waste out of the body.
2
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Liver
A
A large organ that produces digestive juices and breaks harmful substances in the blood.
3
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Urine
A
A fluid consisting of body waste and excess water.
4
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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
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Urethra
A
Tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body
8
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Urinary system
A
A body system that includes your kidneys, bladder, and urinary tract.
