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  • What is a function that the kidneys do not perform?
    c) Production of bile
  • What organ removes waste from blood?
    The kidneys remove waste from the blood.
  • Which organ removes waste from the blood and produces urine?
    The kidneys remove waste from the blood and produce urine.
  • What is a true statement about the function of the kidneys?
    b) They filter blood
  • What hormone secreted by the kidneys regulates blood pressure?
    Regulates blood pressure
  • What is the order of urine-collecting structures found within the kidney?
    Urine is collected in the minor calyces, then major calyces, and finally the renal pelvis.
  • What two structures compose the renal corpuscle?
    Glomerulus and Bowman's capsule
  • In which kidney region are all renal corpuscles located?
    All renal corpuscles are located in the renal cortex.
  • Which is not a major function of the kidney? a) Filtration of blood b) Regulation of blood pressure c) Production of bile d) Maintenance of electrolyte balance
    c) Production of bile
  • The active form of which vitamin is produced in the kidneys?
    The active form of Vitamin D is produced in the kidneys.
  • What is a function that the kidneys do not perform?
    Production of bile
  • Where are the kidneys located in the body?
    Behind the peritoneum
  • What are the three main regions of the kidney?
    The three main regions of the kidney are the renal cortex, renal medulla, and renal pelvis.
  • What organ of the excretory system helps balance fluid in the body and detect waste in the blood?
    The kidneys help balance fluid in the body and detect waste in the blood.
  • Which organ is responsible for filtering alcohol in the human body?
    Liver
  • What is a function that is not a primary role of the kidneys?
    Production of bile
  • Which organ removes excess water, like the kidney?
    The kidneys remove excess water from the body.
  • What organ allows for the blood to be purified continuously?
    The kidneys allow for the blood to be purified continuously.
  • What substance produced by the kidneys helps regulate blood pressure?
    The kidneys produce renin, which helps regulate blood pressure.
  • Which kidney structure empties into the ureter?
    The renal pelvis empties into the ureter.
  • What structure empties into the renal pelvis?
    The major calyces empty into the renal pelvis.
  • What is the anatomical location of the kidneys?
    The kidneys are located behind the peritoneum in the abdominal cavity.
  • What is a function of the kidney related to blood?
    Filtration of blood
  • Which structure is not found in the renal medulla?
    Renal corpuscles
  • Which statement about the location of the kidneys is false?
    Located in the thoracic cavity
  • The kidneys secrete hormones that help with which functions? a) Blood pressure regulation b) Blood sugar regulation c) Digestion d) Vision enhancement
    a) Blood pressure regulation
  • Which function is not performed by the kidney?
    Production of bile
  • Kidneys play a major role in the human excretory system by filtering what fluid?
    The kidneys filter blood in the human excretory system.
  • Which cellular waste product do the kidneys remove from the blood?
    The kidneys remove urea from the blood.
  • Which organ is responsible for filtering the blood?
    The kidneys are responsible for filtering the blood.
  • Which organ filters blood?
    The kidneys filter blood.