Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column.
-An excretory organ involved with filtration of body fluids and the elimination of nitrogenous wastes.

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The kidneys are responsible for filtration of body fluids and elimination of nitrogenous wastes.

Answer: F
 Nephrons are the functional units of the kidneys, responsible for filtering and processing blood.

Answer: C
 The urinary system includes the kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra; collectively responsible for maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance, as well as eliminating waste products.

Answer: E
 Tubular secretion is the process by which substances are actively transported from the blood into the tubules of the nephron for eventual elimination in urine.

Answer: H
 The urinary bladder is a muscular sac that stores urine until it can be voluntarily eliminated via the urethra.

Answer: I
 The urethra is a tube that transports urine from the bladder to the outside of the body during urination.

Match Each Definition in the First Column to the Correct