excretion Flashcards
1
Q
kidneys
A
consist of renal cortex, renal medulla and renal pelvis
- removing waste, excess water, excess salts and harmful substances
- the renal cortex and medulla produce urine
- the urine is collected in the renal pelvises
2
Q
ureters
A
drain the urine from the kidneys to the bladder
3
Q
bladder
A
temporary urine store
4
Q
urethra
A
tube that lets urine leave the body
