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urogenital system
urogenital system Organs comprising the body's urinary and reproductive systems. The urinary system consists of the kidneys, ureters, the bladder, and urethra. In males, the reproductive system consists of: paired testes located in the scrotum; accessory glands; and the penis. In females, the reproductive system consists of: paired ovaries; Fallopian tubes, which provide a passage from the ovaries to the uterus; the cervix; and the vagina. See also testis; ovary
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"urogenital system." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "urogenital system." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-urogenitalsystem.html "urogenital system." World Encyclopedia. 2005. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O142-urogenitalsystem.html |
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urogenital system
urogenital system
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COLIN BLAKEMORE and SHELIA JENNETT. "urogenital system." The Oxford Companion to the Body. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. 27 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. COLIN BLAKEMORE and SHELIA JENNETT. "urogenital system." The Oxford Companion to the Body. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. (May 27, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O128-urogenitalsystem.html COLIN BLAKEMORE and SHELIA JENNETT. "urogenital system." The Oxford Companion to the Body. 2001. Retrieved May 27, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O128-urogenitalsystem.html |
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