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Which organ is the primary excretory organ that filters waste from the blood?
Which organ is the primary excretory organ that filters waste from the blood?
- Lungs
- Kidneys (correct)
- Ureters
- Skin
What substances do the skin primarily excrete?
What substances do the skin primarily excrete?
- Glucose and amino acids
- Water and salts (correct)
- Carbon dioxide
- Wastes and harmful chemicals
How do ureters function in the excretory system?
How do ureters function in the excretory system?
- They excrete carbon dioxide.
- They store urine until excretion.
- They filter blood.
- They transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder. (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a function of the excretory system?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the excretory system?
What is the main waste product the lungs primarily excrete?
What is the main waste product the lungs primarily excrete?
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What is the excretory system?
What is the excretory system?
The organs that remove wastes from the body, regulate fluids, and maintain blood pH.
How do the lungs work in the excretory system?
How do the lungs work in the excretory system?
The lungs release carbon dioxide as you breathe.
How does the skin work in the excretory system?
How does the skin work in the excretory system?
The skin releases water and salts through sweat.
How do the kidneys work in the excretory system?
How do the kidneys work in the excretory system?
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What is the role of the ureters in the excretory system?
What is the role of the ureters in the excretory system?
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Study Notes
The Excretory System
- The excretory system removes wastes from the body, including toxins, waste products, and carbon dioxide
- This system also regulates the amount of fluid and salts in the body, maintaining the pH of the blood
- Essential for maintaining homeostasis
- Key components include the lungs, skin, and kidneys
- Lungs primarily excrete carbon dioxide
- Skin primarily excretes water and salts through sweat
- Kidneys filter waste and other substances from blood
- Ureters carry urine from kidneys to bladder
- Urine leaves the body through the urethra
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Test your knowledge of the excretory system, which plays a vital role in removing waste from the body and maintaining homeostasis. This quiz covers the key components such as the kidneys, lungs, and skin, along with their functions. Understand how these organs work together to regulate bodily fluids and maintain pH balance.
