Urinary system and Reproductive system Flashcards
1
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nephr/nephron
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kidney
2
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renal
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relating to kidneys
3
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ureters
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2 muscular tubes lined with mucus membranes that carry urine from kidneys to bladder
4
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Functions of kidneys
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-Filters fluid from the blood to regulate fluid volume, blood pressure, and electrolyte and pH levels
-Eliminates liquid waste through excretion of urine
-Secretes hormones
5
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hyster
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uterus
6
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inguin
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groin
7
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gon
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genitals
8
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Accessory organs of the reproductive system
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ducts and chambers that connect the gonads with the genitalia