Multiple Choice
In the urinary system, which organ primarily filters the blood to remove wastes and regulate water and electrolyte balance?
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25. The Urinary System
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Which body system is primarily responsible for removing metabolic wastes from the blood by filtering it to form urine?
A
Integumentary system
B
Respiratory system
C
Digestive system
D
Urinary system
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Step 1: Understand the function of each body system listed in the problem. The integumentary system primarily protects the body and regulates temperature through the skin.
Step 2: Recognize that the respiratory system is mainly responsible for gas exchange, removing carbon dioxide from the blood and bringing in oxygen.
Step 3: Know that the digestive system breaks down food, absorbs nutrients, and eliminates solid waste, but it does not filter blood to form urine.
Step 4: Identify that the urinary system, also known as the excretory system, filters blood through the kidneys to remove metabolic wastes and excess substances, forming urine.
Step 5: Conclude that the urinary system is the correct answer because it is specialized in filtering blood and producing urine to remove metabolic wastes.
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