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What is the central role of the urinary system?
What is the central role of the urinary system?
- Producing hormones for body fluid balance
- Generating energy for the body
- Regulating the amount of water and solutes in body fluids (correct)
- Filtering the blood to remove toxins
What is the main processing center in the human body for waste excretion?
What is the main processing center in the human body for waste excretion?
- Kidneys (correct)
- Lungs
- Liver
- Spleen
What is the function of the thin tubes called tubules in the kidneys?
What is the function of the thin tubes called tubules in the kidneys?
- Filtering blood and reabsorbing essential substances (correct)
- Storing excess water
- Producing urine
- Secreting hormones for fluid balance
What is the role of the urinary system when the body is dehydrated?
What is the role of the urinary system when the body is dehydrated?
What is the primary function of the urinary system besides osmoregulation?
What is the primary function of the urinary system besides osmoregulation?
What is the role of the urinary system in osmoregulation?
What is the role of the urinary system in osmoregulation?
What is the function of the thin tubes called tubules in the kidneys?
What is the function of the thin tubes called tubules in the kidneys?
What is the primary function of the kidneys in the human body?
What is the primary function of the kidneys in the human body?
Besides osmoregulation, what other important role does the urinary system play?
Besides osmoregulation, what other important role does the urinary system play?
How does the urinary system function when blood circulates through the kidneys?
How does the urinary system function when blood circulates through the kidneys?
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The Urinary System
- The central role of the urinary system is to remove waste and excess substances from the body.
- The kidneys are the main processing center in the human body for waste excretion, responsible for filtering waste and excess substances from the blood.
Kidney Function
- The thin tubes called tubules in the kidneys filter waste and excess substances from the blood, allowing them to be excreted in the urine.
- The primary function of the kidneys is to filter waste and excess substances from the blood to maintain proper blood composition.
Osmoregulation
- The urinary system plays a crucial role in osmoregulation, regulating the concentration of fluids in the body by controlling the amount of water in the urine.
- When the body is dehydrated, the urinary system conserves water by producing a concentrated urine, reducing water loss.
Primary Functions
- The primary function of the urinary system besides osmoregulation is to remove waste and excess substances from the body.
- The kidneys also regulate electrolyte levels, maintain acid-base balance, and produce hormones that regulate blood pressure.
Blood Circulation
- When blood circulates through the kidneys, the kidneys filter out waste and excess substances, regulating the composition of the blood.
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