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What is the purpose of making urine in the human body?
Where does urine production primarily take place in the human body?
What are the three main steps involved in urine formation?
Which part of the nephron is responsible for reabsorbing useful substances from the filtrate back into the blood?
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Where is urine stored in the human body before it is released?
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Name the solid components of blood and briefly describe their functions.
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What is the composition of plasma and its role in the body?
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Differentiate between arteries and veins based on their functions and structure.
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Explain the role of lymph in the body and its composition.
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Briefly describe the transportation function of xylem and phloem in plants.
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Study Notes
Urine Production and Excretion
- The primary purpose of making urine in the human body is to remove waste and excess substances from the blood.
- Urine production primarily takes place in the kidneys.
Urine Formation
- There are three main steps involved in urine formation: filtration, reabsorption, and secretion.
- The nephron, a functional unit of the kidney, is responsible for urine formation.
- The proximal convoluted tubule, a part of the nephron, is responsible for reabsorbing useful substances from the filtrate back into the blood.
Urine Storage and Elimination
- Urine is stored in the urinary bladder before it is released from the body through the urethra.
Blood Components
- The solid components of blood are red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
- Red blood cells carry oxygen, white blood cells fight infection, and platelets facilitate blood clotting.
Blood Plasma
- Plasma is the liquid component of blood, making up about 55% of total blood volume.
- Plasma is composed of water (92%), proteins (7%), and other substances like nutrients, hormones, and gases.
- The role of plasma is to transport vital nutrients, hormones, and proteins throughout the body.
Blood Vessels
- Arteries are thick-walled, muscular tubes that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart to the rest of the body.
- Veins are thinner, less muscular tubes that carry deoxygenated blood back to the heart.
Lymphatic System
- Lymph is a clear fluid that circulates through the lymphatic system, defending the body against infection and disease.
- Lymph is composed of water, proteins, and waste products.
- The role of lymph is to aid in the immune response and remove waste from the body.
Plant Transport Systems
- Xylem transports water and minerals from the roots to the leaves in plants.
- Phloem transports sugars and other organic compounds produced by photosynthesis from the leaves to the rest of the plant.
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Test your knowledge of the excretory system with this quiz. Identify the organs involved in the removal of metabolic wastes from the body and understand the process of urine production and elimination.
