Excretory System

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What is the main function of the excretory system?

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To remove waste products from the body and regulate water and electrolyte balance.

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What are the primary organs involved in the excretory system?

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Kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.

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What is the role of the kidneys in the excretory system?

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To filter blood, remove waste, and produce urine.

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What is urine composed of?

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Water, salts, urea, and other waste products.

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What is the function of the ureters?

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To transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

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What is the bladder's role in the excretory system?

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To store urine until it is excreted from the body.

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What is the urethra?

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

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How does the excretory system help maintain homeostasis?

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By regulating the balance of fluids, electrolytes, and waste products in the body.

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What is the process of filtration in the kidneys?

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The process by which blood is filtered to remove waste and excess substances.

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What is reabsorption in the context of the kidneys?

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The process of reclaiming water and essential nutrients from the filtrate back into the blood.