Excretory System Flashcards
1
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excretory system
A
rid the body of wastes, including excess water and salts
2
Q
main organs of the excretory system
carries out osmoregulation and excretion of urea in mammals
A
kidneys
3
Q
solid (food) waste travels out of the body through this
A
rectum
4
Q
duct which transports urine from the kidney to the bladder
A
ureter
5
Q
place where the urine is stored before excretion
A
bladder
6
Q
tube which urine from the bladder is excreted
A
urethra
