Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

LE Excretory Vocab

TermDefinition
Filtration removal of foreign materials from the blood stream
Absorption the diffusion of materials into the blood stream
Secretion separating or releasing a substance
Metabolic wastes wastes produced by the metabolic processes of the body (respiration, digestion, old cell parts)
Urinary system system of the body that excretes metabolic wastes in the form of urine; composed of kidneys, ureters, bladder & urethra
Kidney filtering organ of the body; produces urine from metabolic wastes
Bladder structure that holds urine
Ureter transports urine from kidneys to bladder
Urethra transports urine from bladder out of body
Urinary tract infection an infection of one or more parts of the urinary system (kidney, ureter, bladder, urethra) usually caused by a bacteria
Epidermis outermost layer of the skin
Dermis layer of the skin under the epidermis; contains hair follicles, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, cappilaries, & nerves
Urea metabolic waste formed by liver from toxins; sent to kidneys for removal; basis of urine
Nephrons functional unit of the kidney
Diuretic substances that causes the body to lose water and excrete it as excess urine
Created by: jgarrisi
Popular Biology sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards