Understanding the Urinary System: From Kidneys to Pee

What primary role does the liver play in the body's cleanup process after metabolism?

• Produces digestive enzymes

• Filters blood

• Regulates blood sugar levels

• Converts ammonia into urea

Which organ helps in exhaling carbon dioxide as part of waste management?

• Liver

• Pancreas

• Lungs

• Heart

How do the kidneys contribute to regulating blood pressure?

• By secreting adrenaline

• By filtering excess salts

• By producing red blood cells

• By storing excess blood

What is the main function of the kidneys in the urinary system?

• To produce digestive enzymes

• To filter toxic leftovers from the blood

• To convert ammonia into urea

• To absorb nutrients

How do kidneys primarily remove waste from the blood?

• By converting waste into less toxic substances

• By producing digestive enzymes

• By absorbing all waste directly

• By filtering blood and reabsorbing necessary substances

What happens to amino acids that cannot be stored in the body?

• Stored in the liver for future use

• They are excreted as they are

• Used immediately for energy

• Converted into storable fats

What is the primary function of the renal pelvis?

• To absorb nutrients

• To store urine temporarily

• To filter blood

• To move urine out of the kidney

What is the effect of the kidneys' filtration rate on the body?

• It leads to increased energy consumption

• It prevents dehydration by conserving water

• It increases blood volume

• It decreases blood pressure

What is the glomerulus primarily responsible for in the kidneys?

• Storing urine

• Filtering blood

• Secreting enzymes

• Reabsorbing water

What is the primary task of the proximal convoluted tubule in the nephron?

• To create a salt gradient

• To reabsorb sodium and water

• To filter proteins

• To secrete potassium