The Excretory System Flashcards
1
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Kidney
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A bean shaped organ that filters waste from the blood
2
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Liver
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A. Large glandular organ that produces digestive juices and breaks down harmful substances in the blood
3
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Urine
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A fulids consisting of body waste and excess water
4
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Urinary system
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The part of the excretory system that handles most liquid wastes
5
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Nephron
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Small individual filters within the kidneys
6
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Bladder
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An organ of the excretory system that temporarily stores urine
7
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Ureter
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A tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder
8
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Urethane
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A tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the kidneys
