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Level#1
The kidneys are the organs that remove waste products from the blood. kidneys are located just above the waistline. These two organs contain a network of small tubes called nephrons.
1. What organs do the job of removing wastes from the blood?
2. What organs are located just above the waistline?
3. What are the network of small tubes found within the kidneys called?
Level#2
The kidneys are the organs that remove waste products from the blood. kidneys are located just above the waistline. These two organs contain a network of small tubes called nephrons. The tubes remove extra water, salt, ans other waste materials from the blood. Each nephron has a cup-like structure at one end.
1. What organs do the job of removing waste from the blood?
2. What are the small tubes found inside the kidneys called?
3. Describe the structure of each nephron and what the nephrons do.
Level#3
The kidneys are the organs that remove waste products from the blood. kidneys are located just above the waistline. These two organs contain a network of small tubes called nephrons. The tubes remove extra water, salt, ans other waste materials from the blood. Each nephron has a cup-like structure at one end. Inside of this structure, blood flows through the many coiled capillaries. Water and other materials are removed from the blood.
1. Describe what happens inside of the nephron and what is removed.
2. Describe what the inside of the kidneys contain.
3. What is the function of the kidneys, and where are they located?
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