Which organ in the excretory system filters blood?
ureter
bladder
kidney
urethra
The organ in the excretory system that filters blood is the kidney.
What is amylase?
acid in the stomach
acid in the stomach
another name for the large intestine
another name for the large intestine
a nutrient absorbed in the small intestine
a nutrient absorbed in the small intestine
an enzyme that breaks down food
Amylase is an enzyme that breaks down food, specifically carbohydrates. It is produced in the salivary glands and pancreas and aids in the digestion of starches and sugars.
What is urea?
the tube that connects the kidney to the bladder
the tube that connects the kidney to the bladder
a structure in the kidney
a structure in the kidney
the tube through which waste leaves the body
the tube through which waste leaves the body
the waste removed by the kidney
Urea is the waste product that is removed by the kidney. It is a nitrogenous compound produced from the breakdown of proteins in the liver and excreted in urine.
Which organ in the digestive system has a function that is most similar the function of the bladder in the excretory system?
small intestine
small intestine
large intestine
large intestine
stomach
stomach
esophagus