Excertory system Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
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excretion
A
Excretion is the process of removing waste from the body.
2
Q
kidney
A
A kidney is an organ in the body that removes waste from the blood and helps control the amount of water and salt in the body.
3
Q
bladder
A
The bladder is a hollow organ that stores urine until it leaves the body.
4
Q
ureter
A
A ureter is a thin tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder. Each person has two, one from each kidney.
5
Q
urethra
A
The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder when you go to the bathroom.
