Excretory System Flashcards
(9 cards)
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. excretion
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Excretion is the process of removing waste from the body.
2
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kidney
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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
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bladder
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The bladder is a hollow organ that stores urine until it leaves the body.
4
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ureter
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A is a thin tube that carries from the to the . Each person has , one from each kidney.
5
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urethra
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The is the tube that carries from the when you go to the bathroom.
6
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cerebrum
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The largest part of the brain that controls thinking, memory, senses, and voluntary movements.
7
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cerebellum
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The part of the brain that helps with balance and coordination of movement.
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medulla
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The part of the brain that controls basic involuntary actions like breathing and heartbeat.
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