17 Questions
What is the primary function of the urinary system in humans?
To remove waste and excess substances from the blood
Which of the following is NOT a part of the nephron, the functional unit of the kidney?
Ureter
What is the term for the process of maintaining a stable concentration of solutes in the body's fluids?
Osmoregulation
What is the primary site of urine formation in the kidney?
Nephron
What is the name of the blood vessels that supply the kidney with oxygenated blood?
Renal arteries
What are the tiny tubular units that make up the kidneys?
Nephrons
Where is urea produced in the human body?
Liver
What is the functional unit of the kidney?
Nephron
Where does the filtration of excretory wastes from the blood occur?
Nephrons
What is the main component of urine, besides water?
Urea
What is the main component of human urine?
Water
What is the role of the kidneys in urine formation?
Filtering waste from the blood
What is the name of the blood vessel that brings blood to the kidneys?
Renal artery
What is the blood vessel that carries blood away from the kidney?
Renal vein
Where does the excretion of solid undigested food take place?
Intestines
What is the process of expelling urine from the body called?
Urination
Which other organs besides the kidneys help in the removal of waste products?
Skin, lungs, and liver
Test your knowledge of the human urinary system, including its organs, functions, and processes. Learn about urine formation, excretion, and osmoregulation, as well as the consequences of kidney failure. Assess your understanding of this vital system and its role in maintaining overall health.
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