Excretory System Quiz

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Which of the following is an excretory product in humans?

Glucose
Hemoglobin
Urea (correct)
Insulin

What is the main organ responsible for excreting waste products in humans?

Kidneys (correct)
Stomach
Lungs
Liver

Which of the following is a function of the excretory system?

Producing hormones
Digesting food
Filtering blood (correct)
Regulating body temperature

Which of the following is NOT an excretory product in humans?

Glucose (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which waste products are removed from the blood in the excretory system?

Filtration (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the excretory system?

Production of red blood cells (D) Signup and view all the answers

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What is urea and what is it's role in human excretion?

Urea is a nitrogenous waste product produced by the breakdown of proteins in the body. It is filtered out of the blood by the kidneys and excreted in urine.

What is the main organ of the excretory system?

The kidneys are the primary organs responsible for filtering waste products from the blood and producing urine. They play a crucial role in maintaining the body's fluid balance and blood pressure.

What is the main function of the excretory system?

Filtering blood is the primary function of the excretory system. It involves removing waste products, excess water, and other substances from the blood to maintain homeostasis and prevent buildup of toxins.

Why is glucose not an excretory product?

Glucose is a simple sugar that is essential for energy production in the body. Unlike waste products, glucose is reabsorbed back into the bloodstream and not excreted by the kidneys.

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How are waste products removed from the blood in the excretory system?

Filtration is the process of removing waste products, excess water, and other substances from the blood in the kidneys. This process involves passing blood through tiny capillaries that act like filters.

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Why is producing red blood cells not a function of the excretory system?

The excretory system is responsible for removing waste products from the body, maintaining fluid balance, and regulating blood pressure. It does not produce red blood cells, which is a function of bone marrow.

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Study Notes

Excretory Products in Humans

Urea is an excretory product in humans.

Excretory Organ in Humans

The kidneys are the main organs responsible for excreting waste products in humans.

Functions of the Excretory System

One of the functions of the excretory system is to remove waste products from the blood.

Non-Excretory Products in Humans

Glucose is NOT an excretory product in humans.

Waste Removal Process

Filtration is the process by which waste products are removed from the blood in the excretory system.

Non-Functions of the Excretory System

The excretory system does NOT play a role in the digestion of nutrients.

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Test your knowledge on excretory products and their elimination in humans with this quiz. Explore questions on various excretory products, the main organ responsible for waste elimination, and the functions of the excretory system.