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What are the two main functions of kidneys ?

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Kidney: filters the blood with the help of nephrons present. it also acts as osmoregulatory and helps to regulate blood pressure.
Ureter: transports the urine to the urinary bladder.
Urinary bladder: Temporary elastic storage sac of urine till it is excreted out.
Urethra: small tube that connects the urinary bladder to the outside of the body for excretion.
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