The Excretory System Quiz

Which organ is responsible for filtering waste products from the blood?

• liver

• heart

• stomach

• kidney

What is the primary function of the bladder?

• Filter blood

• Produce urine

• Store urine

• Digest food

What are the tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder called?

• Esophagus

• Ureters

• Bronchi

• Trachea

Which structure carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body?

• Urethral tube

• Urethra

• Urethral canal

• Ureter

What is the functional unit of the kidney called?

• Renin

• Nephron

• Ureter

• Glomerulus

What is the process by which waste products are removed from the blood by the kidneys?

• Filtration

• Absorption

• Secretion

• Excretion

Which of the following is NOT a waste product excreted by the kidneys?

• Urea

• Bilirubin

• Creatinine

• Glucose

What is the average urine output per day for a healthy adult?

• 5 to 10 ounces

• 1 to 2 liters (or 30 to 80 ounces)

• 10 to 15 liters

• 500 milliliters

Which of the following is a symptom of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

• Blood in urine

• Frequent urination

• Decreased urination

• Painful urination

Which part of the urinary system is responsible for transporting urine from the bladder to be excreted?

• Urethra

• Ureter

• Nephron

• Renal artery