Match each definition in the first column to the correct term in the second column.
-If this muscular tube were to become blocked,urine could not be expelled to the outside of the body

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The urethra is the muscular tube responsible for expelling urine from the body.

Answer: H 
 The urinary bladder is the sac-like organ that holds urine until it is expelled through the urethra.

Answer: J 
 The ureters are tubes that transport urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder.

Answer: D 
 The kidneys are paired organs that filter waste products and excess water from the blood to produce urine.

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

Answer: G 
 The digestive system is responsible for breaking down food and absorbing nutrients from it.

Answer: A 
 The respiratory system is responsible for exchanging gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the body and the environment.

Answer: B 
 Urinalysis is the laboratory testing of urine to diagnose various medical conditions.

Answer: E 
 Tubular secretion is the process by which substances are added to the urine by the renal tubules, in addition to the filtration that occurs in the nephrons.

Match Each Definition in the First Column to the Correct