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The Excretory System
Term | Definition |
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metabolism | all the biochemical reactions carried out by all living things |
excretion | the removal of wastes |
excretory organs | kidneys, bladder, lungs, skin |
renal artery | blood flowing into the kidneys pass through this |
renal vein | blood flowing out of the kidneys pass through this |
kidney | produces urine and maintains the balance of water and salts in the blood |
ureter | transports urine from the kidneys to the bladder |
bladder | stores urine |
urethra | transports urine out of the bladder during urination |
cortex | outer region of the kidney |
medulla | inner region of the kidney |
nephron | removes nitrogen containing waste from the kidney |
dialysis | kidney replacement therapy |