Excretory System Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Excretion is the process of removing waste from the body.
A
excretion
2
Q
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.
A
kidney
3
Q
The bladder is a hollow organ that stores urine until it leaves the body.
A
bladder
4
Q
A ureter is a thin tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder. Each person has two, one from each kidney.
A
ureter
5
Q
The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder when you go to the bathroom.
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urethra
