root hairs Specialised cells on the outer surface of a root,

which
absorb water and mineral ions from the soil.
xylem vessels Long , hollow tubes through which water moves in a
plant;
they are made up of dead, empty cells joined end to
end.
transpiration The loss of water vapour from a plant’s leaves.
wilted Collapsed; plant leaves wilt if they are short of water.
bladder Organ where urine is stored.
excretion Getting rid of waste materials that have been inside
the body.
excretory system The organ system that includes the kidneys, ureters,
bladder
and urethra.
kidneys Organs that filter the blood, removing urea and other
unwanted substances from it and forming urine.
renal To do with kidneys.
urea A waste substance made in liver cells from
unwanted proteins.
ureter A tube that carries urine from a kidney to the
bladder.
urethra A tube that carries urine from the bladder to the
outside.
urine A liquid made by the kidneys; it contains urea
dissolved in water.
fetal To do with a fetus.
fetus A young animal developing inside the uterus.