Excretory System Quiz
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What is the dual function of excretory systems?

  • Production of hormones and elimination of excess water
  • Breaking down of food particles and absorption of essential nutrients
  • Regulation of body temperature and removal of excess nutrients
  • Elimination of waste products of metabolism and draining the body of used up components (correct)

    • In which organisms do most of the waste substances leave the body as urine?

  • Fish and amphibians
  • Reptiles and birds
  • Humans and other amniotes (correct)
  • Insects and arachnids

    • Which organs are specifically considered a part of the excretory system?

  • Organs related to digestion
  • All major organs of the body
  • All organs involved in metabolism
  • Only the organs used for excretion (correct)

    • Where are the kidneys located in humans?

    <p>On each side of the vertebral column in the abdominal cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if one or more of the excretory systems break down?

    <p>It leads to serious health conditions like kidney failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the narrow sense definition of the excretory system?

    <p>The urinary system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which organisms do most of the waste substances leave the body as urine?

    <p>Humans and other amniotes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of the breakdown of one or more excretory systems?

    <p>A serious health condition such as kidney failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the kidneys in the excretory system?

    <p>To filter blood and produce urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the entire organism dependent on the function of the excretory system?

    <p>Because most healthy functioning organs produce metabolic and other wastes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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