Système Excréteur Flashcards
What is the primary function of the excretory system?
The primary function of the excretory system is to remove waste products from the body.
True or False: The kidneys are a key component of the excretory system.
True
What organ filters blood to produce urine?
The kidneys filter blood to produce urine.
Fill in the blank: The excretory system helps maintain ______ balance in the body.
fluid
What is the name of the tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder?
Ureter
What is the role of the bladder in the excretory system?
The bladder stores urine until it is expelled from the body.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of the excretory system? A) Kidneys B) Lungs C) Urethra
B) Lungs
What is the process of urine formation called?
Urine formation is called micturition.
True or False: The excretory system also plays a role in regulating blood pressure.
True
What is the main waste product removed by the kidneys?
Urea
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the final part of the excretory system where urine exits the body.
urethra
What is the function of nephrons in the kidneys?
Nephrons filter blood and produce urine.
Multiple Choice: Which substance is primarily excreted in urine? A) Glucose B) Urea C) Proteins
B) Urea
What is the term for the process of expelling urine from the bladder?
Micturition
True or False: The skin is part of the excretory system.
True
What role does the liver play in the excretory system?
The liver detoxifies substances and produces urea.
Fill in the blank: The kidneys help regulate ______ levels in the blood.
electrolyte
What is the term for the filtering units in the kidneys?
Nephrons
Multiple Choice: Which organ is responsible for urine storage? A) Kidney B) Bladder C) Urethra
B) Bladder
What happens to excess water in the body?
Excess water is excreted as urine.
True or False: The excretory system has no impact on homeostasis.
False
What is the role of the urethra?
The urethra carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.
Fill in the blank: The kidneys receive blood from the ______ artery.
renal