Excretory System Function Quiz

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What is the primary function of the excretory system?

To maintain internal chemical homeostasis (correct)
To regulate body temperature
To facilitate digestion
To support muscle growth

In humans and other amniotes, what substances leave the body as urine?

Exhaled gases
Sweat
Metabolic by-products
Waste products of metabolism (correct)

What is the narrow sense in which the term 'excretory system' is used?

Referring to the digestive system
Referring to the respiratory system
Referring only to the urinary system (correct)
Referring to the circulatory system

Why is the breaking down of one or more excretory systems a serious health condition?

<p>Due to the production of metabolic and other wastes by healthy functioning organs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are the kidneys located in humans?

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Excretory System Function

The process of removing waste products from the body to maintain a stable internal environment.

Waste in Urine

Substances like urea, creatinine, and excess salts that are filtered from the blood and eliminated in urine.

Urinary System

Refers solely to the organs involved in producing and excreting urine: kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.

Excretion Importance

When excretory systems malfunction, toxic waste builds up in the body, leading to serious health problems.

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Kidney Location

Located in the back of the abdomen, one on each side of the spine.

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Study Notes

Excretory System

The primary function of the excretory system is to remove waste and excess substances from the body.
In humans and other amniotes, the substances that leave the body as urine are waste products, such as urea, salts, and water.
In the narrow sense, the term 'excretory system' refers specifically to the organs and processes involved in removing waste products from the body.
The breaking down of one or more excretory systems is a serious health condition because it can lead to the accumulation of toxic substances in the body, causing harm or even death.
The kidneys are located in the abdominal cavity, one on each side of the spine, in humans.

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Test your knowledge of the excretory system and its important role in maintaining internal chemical balance and removing waste products from the body. Learn about the dual function of excretory systems in eliminating waste products and draining the body of used up components.