Excretion (LC 2026) (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What are the main organs of the urinary system?
What are the main organs of the urinary system?
Kidneys
What substances do the kidneys filter from the blood?
What substances do the kidneys filter from the blood?
Urea, salt, and water
How many ureters and urethras does a person have?
How many ureters and urethras does a person have?
2 ureters, 1 urethra
Where are the kidneys located in the body?
Where are the kidneys located in the body?
Small of back, below the diaphragm
In which organ is urea formed?
In which organ is urea formed?
Liver
What is the name of the process that breaks down excess amino acids?
What is the name of the process that breaks down excess amino acids?
Deamination
Why can't excess protein be stored in the body?
Why can't excess protein be stored in the body?
It contains nitrogen, which is toxic
What is the function of the ureters?
What is the function of the ureters?
Carry urine from kidneys to bladder
What happens when the sphincter muscle relaxes?
What happens when the sphincter muscle relaxes?
Urination occurs
What is the function of the renal artery?
What is the function of the renal artery?
Supply blood to the kidneys