The Kidneys are Excretion Organs Flashcards
1
Q
What are the kidneys part of?
A
The urinary system
2
Q
What is the first main role of the kidney?
A
Removal of urea from blood.
3
Q
What is the second main role of the kidney?
A
Adjustment of salt levels in the blood
4
Q
What is the third main role of the kidney?
A
Adjustment of water content of the blood
5
Q
Where is urea produced and what from?
A
Urea is produced in the liver from excess amino acids
6
Q
How do they do this?
A
By filtering stuff out of the blood under high pressure, then reabsorbing useful things
7
Q
What is the end product?
A
Urine
