Chapter 44 Review: Osmoregulation and Excretion

  1. Excretory system matching exercise


  2. Functions of excretory systems include the following EXCEPT:
    1. filtration
    2. reabsorption
    3. secretion
    4. excretion
    5. absorption
  3. Urine in the kidney is excreted from the renal pelvis to the
    1. urethra.
    2. ureter.
    3. nephron.
    4. glomerulus.
    5. Bowman's capsule.
  4. Birds excrete nitrogenous wastes by converting ammonia to
    1. urea.
    2. uric acid.
    3. urine.
    4. proteins.
    5. nucleic acids.
  5. A planarian's excretory system is
    1. metanephridia.
    2. protonephridia.
    3. Malpighian tubules.
    4. kidneys.
    5. nephrons.
  6. Saltwater fish are ________ to sea water and ________ water by osmosis.
    1. hypoosmotic, gain
    2. hypoosmotic, lose
    3. hyperosmotic, gain
    4. hyperosmotic, lose
    5. subosmotic, lose
  7. An albatross can secrete excess salt through its
    1. anus.
    2. feathers.
    3. nostrils.
    4. kidneys.
    5. gills.
  8. An albatross removes excess salt by ________ exchange.
    1. cation
    2. anion
    3. countercurrent
    4. hydrogen
    5. fluid