Excretion - Topic 12

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osmoregulation

regulation of salt and water content in the blood

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osmotic balance

water and salt concentration

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kidney

organ that completes excretion and osmoregulation

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ureter

tube that transports urine from the kidneys to the bladder

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bladder

organ that stores urine

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urethra

tube that carries urine from the bladder to outside of the body

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urine

waste product of the kidneys containing excess water, urea, excess salts

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nephron

unit of the kidney that filters the blood and forms urine

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renal pelvis

funnel-shaped cavity that collects urine from the collecting ducts and passes it into the ureters

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