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What is the primary function of the kidney?
What is the primary function of the kidney?
- Storing bile for digestion
- Filtering air from the lungs
- Filtering waste and excess fluids from the blood (correct)
- Regulating body temperature
Which of the following organs is responsible for storing urine?
Which of the following organs is responsible for storing urine?
- Liver
- Kidney
- Spleen
- Urinary bladder (correct)
What is the kidney's role in the body?
What is the kidney's role in the body?
- Producing hormones that regulate growth
- Filtering waste and excess fluids from the blood (correct)
- Aiding in digestion
- Storing oxygen for the body
Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidney?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidney?
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What is the ultimate purpose of the kidney's filtration process?
What is the ultimate purpose of the kidney's filtration process?
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Study Notes
Kidney Functions
- The primary function of the kidney is to filter waste and excess fluids from the blood.
- The kidney's role in the body is to regulate electrolyte levels, maintain acid-base balance, and regulate blood pressure.
Urine Storage
- The organ responsible for storing urine is the bladder.
Kidney Filtration
- The ultimate purpose of the kidney's filtration process is to remove waste and excess fluids from the blood and to regulate electrolyte levels.
Non-Kidney Functions
- The kidney is NOT responsible for storing urine (this function belongs to the bladder).
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