Digestive and Excretory

The organ of the digestive system where water is removed from the mostly digested food to turn the waste into feces.

• large intestine

• small intestine

• kidney

• stomach

The unit in the kidney that filters blood.

• Urethra

• Ureter

• Nephron

• Kidney

A type of protein/chemical released by the body to perform chemical digestion

• Nephron

• Urine

• Hormone

• Enzyme

The system that collects and excretes wastes and excess water from the body in the form of urine, sweat, or carbon dioxide

• Digestive

• Excretory

• Integumentary

• Lymphatic

A long, straight tube that connects the throat to the stomach.

• Esophagus

• Larynx

• Pharynx

• Ureter

A large organ attached to the small intestine that makes and releases bile and stores and filters blood.

• Large intestine

• Pancreas

• Liver

• Stomach

The organ between the stomach and the large intestine where most food breakdown happens and crucial nutrient absorption is absorbed; made of many folds and sponge like.

• Large intestine

• Small intestine

• Esophagus

• Pancreas

The liquid excreted by the kidneys, stored in the bladder, and passed through the urethra to outside the body.

• Urine

• Enzymes

• Chyme

• Blood

An organ that lies behind the stomach that works with the liver and gallbladder to digest nutrients.

• Large intestine

• Small intestine

• Pancreas

• Kidney

Tags

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The organs that break down food so that it can be used by the body.

• Excretory System

• Urinary System

• Endocrine System

• Digestive System