Excretory System

What is the main function of the excretory system?

• to collect and remove wastes from the body
• to strengthen skeletal muscles
• to protect the nervous system
• to bring oxygen to body cells

Which organ of the excretory system stores urine until the body is ready to eliminate it?

• ureters
• urethra
• urinary bladder
• urea

Tiny filtering structures where urine is produced in the kidneys are called

• ureters.
• alveoli.
• nephrons.
• bronchi.

What function do the kidneys perform?

• eliminate carbon dioxide
• supply oxygen to body cells
• remove urea and excess water
• play a role in gas exchange

The process of removal of the body’s wastes is called

• gas exchange.
• respiration.
• excretion.
• filtration.

Using the picture, what is the structure of A?

• ureter
• kidney
• urinary bladder
• urethra

Using the picture, what is the function of structure B?

• Carries urine away from the kidneys
• Stores urine
• Eliminates urea, excess water, and some other materials
• Carries urine away from body and eliminates it

Using the picture, what is the function of structure C?

• Carries urine away from the kidneys
• Stores urine
• Eliminates urea, excess water, and some other materials
• Carries urine away from body and eliminates it

Using the picture, what is the function of structure D?

• Carries urine away from the kidneys
• Stores urine
• Eliminates urea, excess water, and some other materials
• Carries urine away from body and eliminates it

Use the diagram, what is structure D?

• urethra
• kidney
• ureter
• urinary bladder