Which organ in the digestive system has a function that is most similar the function of the bladder in the excretory system?(1 point)
Responses
small intestine
small intestine
esophagus
esophagus
stomach
stomach
large intestine
large intestine
What is urea?(1 point)
Responses
a structure in the kidney
a structure in the kidney
the waste removed by the kidney
the waste removed by the kidney
the tube through which waste leaves the body
the tube through which waste leaves the body
the tube that connects the kidney to the bladder
the waste removed by the kidney
What is amylase?(1 point)
Responses
an enzyme that breaks down food
an enzyme that breaks down food
another name for the large intestine
another name for the large intestine
acid in the stomach
acid in the stomach
a nutrient absorbed in the small intestine
an enzyme that breaks down food
The organ in the digestive system that has a function most similar to the function of the bladder in the excretory system is the stomach.
The organ in the digestive system that has a function that is most similar to the function of the bladder in the excretory system is the:
- Bladder in the excretory system: The bladder is responsible for storing urine until it is ready to be excreted from the body through urination.
- Equivalent organ in the digestive system: The equivalent organ in the digestive system that performs a similar function is the stomach.
Explanation:
- The stomach is responsible for temporarily storing and mixing food that has been consumed. It utilizes muscular contractions called peristalsis to churn the food and break it down into smaller particles.
- Just like the bladder stores urine until it is ready to be excreted, the stomach stores food until it is churned and broken down to a suitable consistency for further digestion.
Therefore, the correct answer is: stomach.