Kidney

Excretion is defined as

• the removal of undigested matter

• frequent visits to the washroom

• sweating when exercising

• the removal of metabolic waste

The lungs, kidney and skin are all part of the

• nervous system

• nephron

• kidney

• excretory system

What is the outermost layer of the kidneys?

• glomerulus

• medulla

• pelvis

• cortex

What is the middle layer of the kidneys called?

• medulla

• pelvis

• cortex

• glomerulus

The Bowman's capsule, glomerulus, and collecting tubule are all part of the 

• nervous system

• kidney

• nephron

• excretory system

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Which of the following is not a waste product of excretion

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen

• Sweating

• Urea

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What is /are the function(s) of kidneys?

• Remove nitrogenous wastes

• Secretion of antibiotics

• Creating hormones

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How do kidneys control blood pressure?

• Regulate sugar

• Regulate salt

• Regulate water

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What vitamin do the kidneys produce?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin E

• Vitamin K

Which organ filters blood?

• Kidneys

• Large Intestine

• Lungs

• Bladder