Alicia created a physical model to show how one of the human body systems works. She first adds sand and pebbles to a glass of water. Then, she uses filters to separate the solids from the water.
Which organ(s) serve(s) a similar function in the human body
The student models the filtering of substances from water. The kidneys carry out a similar function by filtering waste products from the liquid part of the blood. These waste products are eliminated in urine.