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Excretory System and Nephron
The excretory system, while not as well-known as systems like the circulatory or nervous systems, plays a vital role in maintaining balance within the body by regulating osmotic balance and removing metabolic wastes. It includes important organs such as the skin, liver, lungs, and most significantly, the kidneys. The kidneys are responsible for filtering blood to create urine through a complex process involving units called nephrons. Each nephron begins with the glomerulus and filters blood to produce filtrate which passes through different tubules where substances are either reabsorbed or secreted. This intricate process is controlled by hormones and enables precise regulation of bodily fluids and waste disposal. An understanding of how nephrons function highlights the essential role of the excretory system in supporting life.

Excretory System and the Nephron – YouTube

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Join the Amoeba Sisters as they explore the excretory system! This video will first discuss two major functions of the excretory system before focusing on th…