Multiple Choice
Which of the following is apart of the excretory system? Kidneys, trachea, or small intestine
Kidneys
The _______ system removes waste from the body.
A. Excretory
What is the main purpose of the excretory system?
removes excess and waste products from the body to maintain homeostasis
The skin is an accessory organ of the excretory system
A. True
when internal temperatures are regulated it is known as
thermoregulation
Which of the following filters urine? Ureters, urethra, Kidneys, small intestine?
A. Kidneys
The _____ lets the urine leave your bladder and your body.
A. Urethra
How does the excretory system work with the digestive system?
By removing waste from the body.
There are six main parts of the excretory system.
A. False
What is the term for the balance of internal conditions?
homeostasis
How do you maintain a healthy bladder? Drinking a lot of water, not drinking, or eating junk food.
A. Drinking a lot of water
The kidneys, ureter, ______, urethra are all organ systems in the excretory system.
A. Bladder
How do the kidneys contribute to the excretory system?
Produce urine
Kidney stones are the most common disease in the excretory system.
A. True
What is peristalsis and where does it occur?
Muscle movement that moves food through the esophagus.
The largest organ in the body is the skin, heart, kidney, or ureter?
A. Skin
The _______ take the urine from the kidneys into the bladder.
Ureters
How does the excretory system work with the circulatory system?
It supplies the excretory system with blood while the excretory removes metabolic wastes from the blood.
The brain does not help with the excretory system.
A. False
What are some symptoms of dehydration?
Little or no urine, or urine that is darker than usual, sleepiness or fatigue, extreme thirst, headaches, confusion, and dizziness.
Each kidney has about 1,000,000 filtering units, these are called: nephrons, neutrons, or cerebellum?
A. Nephrons
The____ helps control the excretory system
A. Nervous system
What are the 4 main structures involved in the excretory system?
kidney, ureter, urinary bladder and urethra
Urine is made up of 95% water.
A. True
What is the average daily output of urine?
1-1.5 liters of urine