U Flashcards
1
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Umbilical cord
A
the cord connecting the placenta to the fetus. It contains two umbilical arteries and a vein.
2
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Urea
A
A waste product formed from excess amino acids in the liver. It is filtered out of the blood in the kidneys and passed out in urine.
3
Q
Ureter
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A tube that passes urine from the bladder to the outside at intervals.
4
Q
Urinary system
A
Organ system that filters blood, produces and stores urine.
5
Q
Urine
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An excretory fluid produced in the kidneys and stored in the bladder. It contains excess water, urea and excess salts.
6
Q
Uterus
A
the womb; a muscular chamber with a soft lining in which the fetus develops.
