The Excretory System

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

• ureters
• urethra
• urinary bladder
• urea

Which excretory organ eliminates water and some chemical wastes in perspiration?

• lungs
• skin
• liver
• kidneys

Organs of excretion that maintain homeostasis include the kidneys, lungs, skin, and

• bronchus.
• diaphragm.
• bladder.
• liver.

What organ is C pointing to?

• Ureters
• Bladder
• Kidney
• Urethra

What organ is 2 pointing to?

• Urethra
• Bladder
• Kidney
• Ureters

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

These organs are responsible for what?

• storing urine
• storing water
• filtering blood
• they don't have a particular job 

What are the filtering units of the kidneys?

• nephrons

• ureters

• nuerons

• alveloi

After reabsorption in nephrons is completed, the fluid that is left in the tubules is transported to the

• Bowman's capsule
• circulatory system
• urinary bladder
• bile duct

Which sequence represents the correct pathway for the removal of urine from the human body?

• kidney → ureter → urinary bladder → urethra
• kidney → urethra → urinary bladder → ureter
• ureter → kidney → urinary bladder → urethra
• urethra → kidney → urinary bladder → ureter