Thinkcerca homeostasis with kidneys

Every living organism is made up of one or more cells

• True
• False

A cell is...

• the basic unit of structure and function in living organism
• an organism
• a basic part of everything that we see
• found only in animals, not plants

Identify Letter E

• Ureter
• Renal Capsule
• Renal Coretx
• Renal Medulla

What role does the skin have in the excretory system?

• Removing dead skin cells

• Removing old hair follicles

• Removing liquid waste in sweat

• Protecting against infection

What organ is responsible for filtering the blood?

• Lungs

• Bladder

• Kidneys

• Heart

What is the name of stretchy, muscular organ responsible for holding urine until you decide to use the bathroom?

• Kidneys

• Urethra

• Ureter

• Bladder

Which structure transports urine from the kidney to the bladder?

• Ureter

• Urethra

• Bladder

• Kidney

In each kidney there are millions of tiny filtering units responsible for cleaning the blood, what are they?

• Alveoli

• Villi

• Nephrons

• Cilia

The excretory system is responsible for moving toxic wastes, dissolved molecules, and excess heat. You would conclude that the excretory system contributes to

• circulating molecules around the body

• maintaining homeostasis in the body

• producing glucose

• gas exchange

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