The Excretory System

Question 1

Function(s) of Kidneys

Answer 1

• Remove waste products of metabolism
• Regulate electrolytes and blood pressure
• Maintain acid-base balance
• Reabsorption of water, glucose and amino acids
• Produce hormones calcitriol and erythropoietin
• Produce enzyme renin

Question 2

Function(s) of Excretory System

Answer 2

Regulation of blood pressure, blood osmolarity, acid-base balance, removal of nitrogen wastes