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Which organs are specifically considered part of the excretory system?
Which organs are specifically considered part of the excretory system?
- Only organs used for excretion (correct)
- Only the kidneys
- All organs involved in metabolism
- All organs in the abdominal cavity
What is the primary function of the excretory system?
What is the primary function of the excretory system?
- To aid in digestion
- To regulate body temperature
- To remove excess and unnecessary materials from the body fluids (correct)
- To produce energy for the body
In which organisms do most waste substances leave the body as urine?
In which organisms do most waste substances leave the body as urine?
- Humans and other amniotes (correct)
- Invertebrates
- Plants
- Fish
What is the primary function of the kidneys in the urinary system?
What is the primary function of the kidneys in the urinary system?
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Where are the kidneys located in the human body?
Where are the kidneys located in the human body?
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What is the dual function of excretory systems?
What is the dual function of excretory systems?
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In which organisms do most waste substances leave the body as urine?
In which organisms do most waste substances leave the body as urine?
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the excretory system in the narrow sense?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the excretory system in the narrow sense?
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What is the primary function of the kidneys in the urinary system?
What is the primary function of the kidneys in the urinary system?
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Why does the entire organism depend on the function of the excretory system?
Why does the entire organism depend on the function of the excretory system?
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