25. The Urinary System

What is formed as wastes and excess water are removed from the blood and excreted by the kidneys?

In the urinary system, which organ primarily filters the blood to remove wastes and regulate water and electrolyte balance?

What are the major roles of the urinary system?

The urinary system does all of the following, except that it:

What is the waste material liquid that is formed in the kidneys?

What is the primary function of the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct in the kidney?

Which body system is most responsible for the removal of waste from the bloodstream?

A condition of increased potassium in the blood is known as:

A 24-hour urine test is used to determine the ________ of the kidneys.