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Understanding Digestion and Waste Processing in the Body

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Understanding Digestion and Waste Processing in the Body

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What does it mean if your urine is light yellow in color?

You are dehydrated

You have been drinking a lot of water (correct)

You have a high concentration of urobilin

Your kidneys are not functioning properly

What happens when the body has too much water?

The body gets dehydrated

The brain sends a message to retain more water

The urine becomes darker in color

The kidneys filter out the excess water (correct)

Why might someone have a drip in a hospital?

To measure the patient's blood pressure

To administer medications or fluids directly into the veins (correct)

To provide nutrients directly to the bloodstream

To collect blood samples for testing

What is the main signal that the body sends to the kidneys when it is dehydrated?

To retain more water Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for feeling thirsty?

To prompt the body to drink more water Signup and view all the answers

What is an important function of the kidneys?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the water-soluble waste after being filtered by the kidneys?

It is stored in the bladder until urination Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the ureters in the urinary system?

To transport water-soluble waste from the kidneys to the bladder Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the sensation of needing to urinate?

The bladder becoming full and sending a signal to the brain Signup and view all the answers

What is the chemical compound in urine that gives it a yellow color?

Urobilin Signup and view all the answers

Why is urine typically yellow in color?

It contains water-soluble waste products that are yellow in color. Signup and view all the answers

What happens when the bladder becomes full?

It sends a signal to the brain to urinate. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys?

Producing digestive enzymes. Signup and view all the answers