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Differentiate between the functions of Urethra and Uterus.
ICSEClass XBiologyThe Excretory System02 Mark2025 Easy
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| Urethra | Uterus |
|---|---|
| Carries urine from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body. | Receives the embryo and supports its development during pregnancy. |
| In males, it also carries semen during ejaculation. | Its muscular walls contract during childbirth to expel the baby. |
| It belongs mainly to the urinary system. | It is a part of the female reproductive system. |
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