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What is the main function of the urinary system?
What is the main function of the urinary system?
- To regulate body temperature
- To transport oxygen throughout the body
- To remove nitrogenous waste products and maintain osmotic balance (correct)
- To produce digestive enzymes for breaking down food
Which organ is the main excretory organ in humans?
Which organ is the main excretory organ in humans?
- Liver
- Kidneys (correct)
- Stomach
- Lungs
What is the function of the ureters?
What is the function of the ureters?
- To filter waste products from the blood
- To regulate the exit of urine from the body
- To transport urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder (correct)
- To store urine temporarily
What is the role of the urinary bladder?
What is the role of the urinary bladder?
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What is the name of the process of expelling urine from the body?
What is the name of the process of expelling urine from the body?
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What is the approximate length of the male urethra?
What is the approximate length of the male urethra?
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Which of the following structures is not part of the urinary system?
Which of the following structures is not part of the urinary system?
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What is the function of the sphincter muscles in the urinary bladder?
What is the function of the sphincter muscles in the urinary bladder?
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What is the purpose of the activity described in the text?
What is the purpose of the activity described in the text?
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