Excretory System Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the primary function of the excretory system?
To remove waste products and excess substances from the body.
Name the main organs involved in the excretory system.
Kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
True or False: The kidneys are responsible for filtering blood.
True.
What are the functional units of the kidneys called?
Nephrons.
Fill in the blank: The _____ are tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
Ureters.
What is the role of the bladder in the excretory system?
To store urine until it is expelled from the body.
Which part of the excretory system is responsible for the elimination of urine?
Urethra.
True or False: The excretory system only removes liquid waste.
False.
What is the process by which the kidneys filter blood called?
Filtration.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a waste product removed by the excretory system? A) Urea B) Glucose C) Creatinine D) Uric Acid
B) Glucose.
What substance is primarily excreted in urine?
Water.
Fill in the blank: The kidneys help regulate _____ levels in the body.
Electrolyte.
True or False: The excretory system also plays a role in regulating blood pressure.
True.
What is the name of the process where water is reabsorbed back into the bloodstream?
Reabsorption.
What structure in the kidney is responsible for filtering blood?
Glomerulus.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following structures is NOT part of the nephron? A) Glomerulus B) Loop of Henle C) Ureter D) Renal tubule
C) Ureter.
What is the term for the amount of urine produced by the kidneys?
Urine output.
Fill in the blank: The process of removing waste from the body through urine is called _____ excretion.
Urinary.
True or False: The kidneys are located in the lower abdomen.
False.
What is the average adult urine output per day?
About 1 to 2 liters.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the functional part of the kidney where urine is formed.
Cortex.
What hormone regulates water balance in the body and affects urine concentration?
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common symptom of a urinary tract infection? A) Back pain B) Frequent urination C) Fever D) All of the above
D) All of the above.
What is the main purpose of the urethra?
To transport urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.
