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What is the primary function of the urinary system?
What is the primary function of the urinary system?
- To produce hormones that regulate growth
- To store nutrients for energy production
- To regulate body temperature
- To filter waste and excess fluids from the blood (correct)
Which organ is responsible for filtering waste and excess fluids from the blood?
Which organ is responsible for filtering waste and excess fluids from the blood?
- Kidneys (correct)
- Pancreas
- Liver
- Spleen
What is the term for the muscular tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder?
What is the term for the muscular tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder?
- Urethra
- Ureter (correct)
- Kidney
- Bladder
What is the main purpose of the bladder?
What is the main purpose of the bladder?
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What is the term for the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body?
What is the term for the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body?
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Urinary System
- The primary function of the urinary system is to remove waste and excess fluids from the blood.
Key Organs and Their Functions
- The kidneys are responsible for filtering waste and excess fluids from the blood.
- The ureter is the muscular tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
- The main purpose of the bladder is to store urine.
- The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body.
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