Parts/Structures involved in Urine Formation

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KIDNEYS

Organs that filter blood and form urine

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BOWMAN’S CAPSULE

Collects the filtered fluid

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PROXIMAL CONVOLUTED TUBULE

Reabsorbs water, nutrients, and electrolytes

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Loop of Henle

Concentrates urine by reabsorbing water and salt

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DISTAL CONVOLUTED TUBULE

Further adjusts the composition of urine

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URETERS

Tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder

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BLADDER

Stores urine until it's ready to be excreted

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URETHRA

Carries urine from the bladder out of the body