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urinary
urinary system
Term | Definition |
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kidneys | located on either side of the vertebral column at the level of the top lumbar vertebrae. the kidneys are responsible for removing waste from the blood and producing urine. |
ureters | long tubes responsible for carrying urine from the kidneys to the bladder. |
urinary bladder | small muscular sac located within the pelvic cavity that is responsible for storing urine. |
urethra | tube responsible for carrying urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. longer in males due to pelvic shape and position of the prostate. |
urinary system | primarily responsible for filtering blood in order to remove waste products. This waste is then prepared for elimination by combining water to form urine. |