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Excretory System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the excretory system? | The system responsible for removing wastes from the body |
| What is the main function of the excretory system? | To filter blood and remove toxins and waste products from the body |
| What are the main organs of the excretory system? | Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra |
| What is the function of the kidneys? | To filter blood, separating toxins from nutrients |
| What are nephrons? | Small filtering structures in the kidneys that remove wastes from blood and produce urine |
| What is the function of the ureters? | Small tubes through which urine flows from the kidneys to the bladder |
| What is the function of the urinary bladder? | To store urine until it is expelled from the body |
| What is the function of the urethra? | The tube through which urine leaves the body |
| What happens to vitamins, minerals, and nutrients after blood is filtered? | They return back to the bloodstream |
| Where does waste and urine go after being filtered by the kidneys? | Through the ureters to the bladder |
| What does "excretory" mean? | The process of removing wastes from the body |