The Excretory System Lesson Quiz A Multiple Choice LESSON 3

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Lesson Quiz A
LESSON 3
The Excretory System
Multiple Choice
Directions: On the line before each question, write the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which function is characteristic of the excretory system?
A. provides energy
B. eliminates waste
C. breaks down food
2. Which body system works with the excretory system to regulate fluid levels in
the body?
A. nervous system
B. immune system
C. reproductive system
Matching
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Directions: On the line before each definition, write the letter of the term that matches it correctly. Each term is
used only once.
3. organ that removes wastes from the blood
A. bladder
4. capillaries and tubules where blood is filtered
B. kidney
5. tube through which urine leaves the kidneys
C. nephrons
6. organ that holds urine until it leaves the body
D. ureter
E. urethra
7. tube through which urine leaves the body
Digestion and Excretion
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