Système Excréteur Flashcards

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What is the primary function of the excretory system?

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The primary function of the excretory system is to remove waste products from the body.

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True or False: The kidneys are a key component of the excretory system.

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True

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What organ filters blood to produce urine?

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The kidneys filter blood to produce urine.

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Fill in the blank: The excretory system helps maintain ______ balance in the body.

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fluid

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What is the name of the tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder?

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Ureter

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What is the role of the bladder in the excretory system?

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The bladder stores urine until it is expelled from the body.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of the excretory system? A) Kidneys B) Lungs C) Urethra

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B) Lungs

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What is the process of urine formation called?

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Urine formation is called micturition.

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True or False: The excretory system also plays a role in regulating blood pressure.

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True

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What is the main waste product removed by the kidneys?

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Urea

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Fill in the blank: The ______ is the final part of the excretory system where urine exits the body.

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urethra

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What is the function of nephrons in the kidneys?

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Nephrons filter blood and produce urine.

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Multiple Choice: Which substance is primarily excreted in urine? A) Glucose B) Urea C) Proteins

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B) Urea

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What is the term for the process of expelling urine from the bladder?

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Micturition

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True or False: The skin is part of the excretory system.

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True

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What role does the liver play in the excretory system?

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The liver detoxifies substances and produces urea.

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Fill in the blank: The kidneys help regulate ______ levels in the blood.

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electrolyte

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What is the term for the filtering units in the kidneys?

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Nephrons

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Multiple Choice: Which organ is responsible for urine storage? A) Kidney B) Bladder C) Urethra

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B) Bladder

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What happens to excess water in the body?

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Excess water is excreted as urine.

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True or False: The excretory system has no impact on homeostasis.

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What is the role of the urethra?

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The urethra carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.

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Fill in the blank: The kidneys receive blood from the ______ artery.

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What is the purpose of the renal pelvis?
The renal pelvis collects urine from the kidneys before it moves to the ureter.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of the excretory system? A) Hormone production B) Waste removal C) Nutrient absorption
B) Waste removal
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True or False: The excretory system only removes solid waste.
False
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What is the main function of the bladder?
The main function of the bladder is to store urine.
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What is the primary function of the excretory system?
To remove waste products from the body.
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Which organ is primarily responsible for filtering blood in the excretory system?
The kidneys.
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True or False: The skin is considered a part of the excretory system.
True.
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Fill in the blank: The skin excretes waste products through __________.
sweat.
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What are the two main components of the blood involved in excretion?
Plasma and red blood cells.
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What is urea?
A waste product formed from the breakdown of proteins.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? A) Protection B) Sensation C) Digestion D) Excretion
C) Digestion.
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What is the role of nephrons in the kidneys?
They are the functional units that filter blood and form urine.
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True or False: The excretory system helps regulate blood pressure.
True.
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What substance do the kidneys help regulate in the blood?
Electrolytes.
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Fill in the blank: The process by which waste is eliminated from the body through urine is called __________.
excretion.
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What is the main waste product excreted by the skin?
Sweat, which contains urea, salts, and water.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a component of urine? A) Glucose B) Urea C) Proteins D) All of the above
B) Urea.
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What role does the liver play in the excretory system?
It processes toxins and produces urea.
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True or False: The skin can help regulate body temperature through the excretion of sweat.
True.
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What is the term for the process of filtering waste from the blood in the kidneys?
Filtration.
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Fill in the blank: The main organ of the excretory system that produces urine is the __________.
kidney.
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What type of waste is primarily removed by the kidneys?
Nitrogenous waste.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of sweat glands? A) Produce bile B) Excrete waste C) Filter blood D) Absorb nutrients
B) Excrete waste.
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What is the significance of the renal artery in the excretory system?
It supplies blood to the kidneys for filtration.