To determine:
The six main parts of the urinary system.
Introduction:
The function of the excretory system is to remove the waste of the body. It maintains the chemical composition of the body fluids by removing the unwanted components and maintaining the level of water and electrolytes in the body. Moreover, the level of water in the body is maintained by the excretory system.
Explanation of Solution
The function of the urinary system is to clean the blood and make it free of
The six main parts of the urinary system are two kidneys, urinary bladder, two ureters, and the urethra.
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