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The Digestive and Urinary Systems Answers

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Based on what you know about the flow of urine from the kidneys, choose the statement that BEST describes what would happen if you were to stand on your head?

A
The urine would flow backwards out of the urethra and into the kidneys.
B
The urine would flow down to the bladder and then out the urethra.
C
The urine would remain in the bladder because there are valves to prevent backflow.
D
The urine would remain in the kidneys because the bladder would no longer be able to eliminate any urine.
3

Both the urinary and digestive system benefit when you __________.

A
eat foods high in fiber
B
drink a lot of water
C
eat at regular intervals
D
decrease your salt intake
4

Water, vitamins, and salt are absorbed in the __________.

A
liver
B
large intestines
C
small intestines
D
stomach
5

Nephritis is caused by __________.

A
inflammation in the kidney
B
inflammation in the pancreas
C
inflammation in the bladder
D
inflammation in the bowel
7

The muscles in the stomach aid in digestion by __________.

A
secreting bile
B
churning, or mixing, food
C
opening and closing the stomach
D
absorbing nutrients
11

The pancreas plays a critical role in __________.

A
the absorption of nutrients
B
the digestion of vitamins
C
the elimination of enzymes
D
the breakdown of carbohydrates
12

Each kidney contains nephrons that filter the blood and remove waste.

A
T
B
F
13

If people have trouble digesting fats, they most likely have trouble with __________.

A
the esophagus and liver
B
the pancreas and stomach
C
the liver and gallbladder
D
the small intestine and large intestine
14

Bile is produced in the __________ and stored in the __________ until it is needed.

A
pancreas . . . gallbladder
B
stomach . . . small intestines
C
gallbladder . . . pancreas
D
liver . . . gallbladder
15

Kidneys pass waste products through the ureters to the __________.

A
urethra
B
bladder
C
stomach
D
small intestine
16

The elimination of waste is the primary function of the __________.

A
large intestine
B
small intestine
C
pancreas
D
esophagus
17

Waste is transported from the kidneys in the form of urine.

A
T
B
F
18

The elimination of waste is the primary function of the __________.

A
large intestine
B
small intestine
C
pancreas
D
esophagus
20

An individual only needs one kidney to live a healthy life.

A
T
B
F

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