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Kidneys

filter 120-150 quarts of blood/ produce to about 1-2 quarts of urine

Filters called "nephrons" filter out a small amount of blood while preventing blood cells, large molecules, and protein from passing

Urine

The bladder remains relaxed while being filled with urine

urine exits the kidneys going down the ureters

urine exits from the urethra

urine colors can range from clear( too good/ too much water) - red (blood in urine or underlying infection)

Glucose can travel out with urine if not filtered out in the kidneys

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