Leaving Certificate Biology Excretion 2 EQ i Quiz
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What is excretion? Generation of waste Producing urine Sweating Removal of waste
Name an organ other than the kidney that excretes water. Lungs Alimentary canal Nose Large intestine
Explain the term glomerular filtrate. Blood in kidneys Blood in Bowman’s capsule Blood – small molecules Plasma
What part of the kidney does reabsorption occur? Bowman’s Capsule Nephron Only in medulla Only in cortex
Why are red blood cells normally absent from glomerular filtrate? Because they have no nucleus They are too small Because they have haemoglobin They are too large
To what structure does the ureter link the kidney? The renal artery The renal vein The bladder The convoluted tubules
Suggest a treatment for a person whose kidneys are not functioning. Drink water Dialysis Eat protein Decrease fluids
Where is urea formed? Liver Pancreas Kidney Bladder
Removal of waste products is called … Egestion Excretion Sweating Metabolism
Name an excretory product normally present in the urine. Glucose Protein Urea Amino acids
In what part of the kidney does filtration take place? Loop of Henle Afferent arteriole Collecting duct Glomerulus
In what part of the kidney is Bowman’s Capsule located? Pelvis Medulla Cortex Centre
Where does reabsorption of salt mainly take place? Bowman’s capsule Convoluted tubule Collecting duct Loop of Henle
Name the fluid present in the ureter. Urea Urine Filtrate Water
From what substance is excreted carbon dioxide derived? Oxygen Protein Urea Glucose
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