The urinary (excretory) system is the major filtering unit of the human body, being responsible for purifying the blood and eliminating wastes. The entire blood is continuously passed through the kidneys and the resulting unwanted or toxic substances are passed to the bladder, ultimately being eliminated via the urethra.
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