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Where does the filtration of blood mainly take place in the kidney?
Where does the filtration of blood mainly take place in the kidney?
- Proximal tubule
- Loop of Henle
- Distal tubule
- Glomerulus (correct)
What is the waste product excreted by the kidneys?
What is the waste product excreted by the kidneys?
- Amino acids
- Urea (correct)
- Carbon dioxide
- Glucose
What is the role of nephrons in the kidney?
What is the role of nephrons in the kidney?
- Production of urea
- Return of purified blood to circulation
- Filtration of blood (correct)
- Transport of urine to bladder
What is the function of the ureters in the excretory system?
What is the function of the ureters in the excretory system?
What is the anatomical structure that encases the upper end of the nephron and is involved in filtration?
What is the anatomical structure that encases the upper end of the nephron and is involved in filtration?
What is the primary function of the excretory system?
What is the primary function of the excretory system?
What is the main activity of the liver in relation to the excretory system?
What is the main activity of the liver in relation to the excretory system?
Which organ excretes excess water, salts, and a small amount of urea in sweat?
Which organ excretes excess water, salts, and a small amount of urea in sweat?
Which organ transports carbon dioxide, a waste product of cellular respiration, from the body cells to be excreted?
Which organ transports carbon dioxide, a waste product of cellular respiration, from the body cells to be excreted?
What is a function of the excretory system that helps maintain homeostasis?
What is a function of the excretory system that helps maintain homeostasis?
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Where does blood filtration primarily take place in the kidney?
Where does blood filtration primarily take place in the kidney?
The main site where blood filtration occurs in the kidney.
What is the main waste product eliminated by the kidneys?
What is the main waste product eliminated by the kidneys?
The nitrogen-containing waste product removed from the blood and excreted by the kidneys.
What is the role of nephrons in the kidney?
What is the role of nephrons in the kidney?
The functional units of the kidney responsible for filtering blood and producing urine.
What is the function of the ureters?
What is the function of the ureters?
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What encases the starting part of the nephron and filters blood?
What encases the starting part of the nephron and filters blood?
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What is the main function of the excretory system?
What is the main function of the excretory system?
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What is the main role of the liver in excretion?
What is the main role of the liver in excretion?
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Which organ excretes water, salts, and some urea?
Which organ excretes water, salts, and some urea?
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Which organ carries carbon dioxide for excretion?
Which organ carries carbon dioxide for excretion?
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How does the excretory system contribute to homeostasis?
How does the excretory system contribute to homeostasis?
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Study Notes
Kidney Function
- Filtration of blood mainly takes place in the kidney.
Waste Product
- The waste product excreted by the kidneys is urea.
Nephrons
- Nephrons are the functional units of the kidney, responsible for filtration.
Ureters
- Ureters are tubes that transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
Glomerulus
- The anatomical structure that encases the upper end of the nephron and is involved in filtration is the glomerulus.
Excretory System
- The primary function of the excretory system is to remove waste and excess substances from the body.
Liver Function
- The main activity of the liver in relation to the excretory system is to break down and remove toxins and waste products.
Sweat Glands
- The organ that excretes excess water, salts, and a small amount of urea in sweat is the sweat glands.
Lungs
- The organ that transports carbon dioxide, a waste product of cellular respiration, from the body cells to be excreted is the lungs.
Homeostasis
- A function of the excretory system that helps maintain homeostasis is the removal of waste and excess substances, which helps regulate various bodily functions.
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Test your knowledge about the functions of the excretory system in maintaining homeostasis. Learn about how the excretory system removes toxins, regulates fluid and salt levels, and maintains blood pH for overall balance in the body.
