University:
Texas A&M University
Course:
BIOL 319 | Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Academic year:

2023
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85

Pages:

1
Author:

Quintin Ware

Organ Systems: Quiz Quiz: Student Name: ___________________________ The Excretory System Teacher: ________________________________ Date: ___________ Period: _________________ 1.) What is the primary function of the excretory system? A: To remove unnecessary and harmful materials from the body. B: To allow for body movement. C: To regulate the body’s temperature during stressful environmental conditions. 2.) Which excretory organ converts toxic materials in the body to prevent damage? A: urethra B: liver C: bladder 3.) What excretory organ is responsible for filtering waste from blood? A: ureters B: bladder C: kidneys 4.) Which answer choice shows the correct order of the pathway urine takes through the excretory system? A: ureters→kidneys→bladder→urethra B: kidneys→bladder→ureters→urethra C: kidneys→ureters→bladder→urethra 5.) How do the kidneys assist the body with hydration? A: they do not assist with the regulation of hydration B: in times of dehydration (low water levels), chemical signals are sent, by the brain, to the kidneys to reabsorb as much water as possible C: in times of dehydration (low water levels), kidneys send chemical signals to the brain to increase water intake 6.) What term is defined by “the ability of the body to maintain a condition of equilibrium or stability through internal regulation of organ functions”? A: homogenous B: homeostasis C: homo-sapiens 7.) What excretory organ is responsible for releasing urine from the body? A: ureters B: bladder C: urethra