part 3 Flashcards

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kidney

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removes excess water electrolytes and waste of protein metabolism from blood
urine formation

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2
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ureter

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transports urine from kidney to urinary bladder

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3
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testis

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produces sperm cells and andogens such as testosterone

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4
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penis

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male organ of copulation
body of penis has a dense network of nerve endings that are important in sexual response
transmits urine and semen

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5
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ovary

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maturation and release of ocytes
production of female sex hormones such as progesterone, estrogen and inhibin

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6
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Fallopian tubes

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conduit for movement of germ cells
site of fertilization

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7
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larynx

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conducts air to and from the lower respiratory tract
sound production
stops food from going into the lower respiratory tract

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8
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thymus gland

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involved in t lymphocyte differentiation
secretes thymopoetin and thymosin

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thyroid gland

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synthesizes and secretes thyroid hormones T3 and calcitonin

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