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13.1 Excretion in Humans

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Course CIE IGCSE Biology

Section 13. Excretion in Humans
Topic 13.1 Excretion in Humans
Difficulty Easy

Time allowed: 10

Score: /5

Percentage: /100

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Question 1
What is urea produced from?
A. Fatty acids
B. Glucose
C. Amino acids
D. Glycerol
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Question 2
Which of the following is a correct example of excretion in mammals?
A. The production of carbon dioxide from aerobic respiration.
B. The removal of excess salts from the blood.
C. The removal of undigested food from the anus.
D. The release of hormones from glands.
[1 mark]

Question 3
Which of the following is not a main function of the kidneys in a healthy person?
A. To reabsorb all glucose.
B. To regulate blood pressure.
C. To breakdown toxins.
D. To eliminate excess sodium and potassium ions.
[1 mark]

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Question 4
The image below shows the structure of the human urinary system.

Which row of the table below correctly matches the structures in the image to their names?
renal artery urethra ureter
A W Z X
B W Z Y
C X Y Z
D X W Y
[1 mark]

Question 5
Extended only
Which of the following would not be a function of the liver?
A. Assimilation of amino acids
B. Breakdown of alcohol
C. Deamination
D. Excretion of urea
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