The Excretory System (VCE SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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What are the three main types of waste the excretory system removes?
What are the three main types of waste the excretory system removes?
CO2, toxins, nitrogenous waste
In deamination, what is the correct sequence of conversion?
In deamination, what is the correct sequence of conversion?
removed → → urea
Which structure stores urine until excretion?
Which structure stores urine until excretion?
Bladder
How much of total blood volume can kidneys hold at any time?
How much of total blood volume can kidneys hold at any time?
Up to 25%
What is the correct order of structures in a nephron?
What is the correct order of structures in a nephron?
Bowman's→proximal→loop→distal→duct
Which nephron parts are located in the kidney cortex?
Which nephron parts are located in the kidney cortex?
Glomerulus, proximal & distal tubules
What process occurs in Bowman's capsule?
What process occurs in Bowman's capsule?
Filtration
What percentage of water is reabsorbed in proximal convoluted tubule?
What percentage of water is reabsorbed in proximal convoluted tubule?
About 65%
What waste do lungs excrete during cellular respiration?
What waste do lungs excrete during cellular respiration?
Carbon dioxide
What does dark yellow urine with strong smell indicate?
What does dark yellow urine with strong smell indicate?
Dehydration