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excretory system = 2 other systems
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urinary/genitourinary systems
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works closely with cardiovascular system and digestive system; responsible for eliminating metabolic wastes from body in form of urine
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excretory system
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main function of excretory system
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eliminating metabolic wastes from body in form of urine
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eliminating metabolic wastes from body in form of urine; reguation of fluid content (water) in body; controlling acid-base balance in body; maintaining electrolyte balance are what pertaining to excretory system
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4 functions
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4 excretory organs
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kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra
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male/female excretory system is vrtually identical with exception of what?
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being that the urethra of the female is used only for excretion of urine
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lie on either side of the vertebral column and are located high up in the abdominal cavity, behind the peritoneal cavity. Thus, kidneys position is retroperitoneal; embedded in fatty tissue for protection and measure approximately 10–12 cm in length. have a lima bean shape and the medial margin forms a concave hilum. It is here that the renal vessels exit the kidneys.
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kidneys
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