The kidneys control the proper balance of hydrogen ions in the blood, thus helping to regulate ____ levels in the body.
a. sodium
b. pH
c. renin
d. pressure
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Question 2) The ____ is the major excretory organ of the body because it eliminates nitrogenous wastes.
a. liver
b. bladder
c. skin
d. kidney
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Question 3) Urine is excreted from each kidney through the kidney ____.
a. urethra
b. capillary
c. ureter
d. cortex
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Question 4) The ____ regulates the composition and volume of blood and remove wastes from the blood in the form of urine.
a. kidney
b. ureter
c. bladder
d. urethra
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Question 5) In males, the urethra is 20 cm (8 inches) long.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 6) The average capacity of the bladder is approximately 500 mL.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 7) Each efferent arteriole takes blood from the renal artery to Bowman's glomerular capsule.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 8) The right and left renal arteries transport one-half of the total cardiac output directly to the kidneys.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 9) As long as one-third of one kidney is functional, a person can survive.
a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Question 10) The two phases of ____________________ are inspiration and expiration.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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