3.2 - The Excretory System
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary function of the excretory system?
💡 Hint: Think about waste elimination.
Name the four main components of the excretory system.
💡 Hint: Remember the acronym K.U.B.U.
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What is the main function of the kidneys?
💡 Hint: Think about the organ's main role in waste management.
True or False: The ureters store urine until it is expelled.
💡 Hint: Consider the function of each part.
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Explain how the structure of the nephron is adapted for its function in the excretory system.
💡 Hint: Consider the components that play a role in filtration.
Evaluate the consequences of kidney failure on the body's overall function.
💡 Hint: Think about what kidneys regulate.
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