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The Excretory System
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |