The Excretory System Flashcards
1
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Mammals excretory system
A
Ureters are two tubes which carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder, the bladder stores the urine before it is removed from the body, the urethra allows the passing or urine from the bladder and out of the body
2
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Birds excretory system
A
The ureters are two tubes which carry urine from the kidneys to the cloaca, the cloaca allows urine and other waste materials to be cleared from the body.
3
Q
How do mammals remove ammonia
A
Through the form of urea; this requires water to allow it to be excreted from the body as urine
4
Q
How do birds remove ammonia
A
Through the form of Uric acid; this does not require water and is an insoluble sunstance
5
Q
3 layers of the kidney
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Nephron, cortex and the medulla
