HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What function do the kidneys perform?
A
eliminate carbon dioxide
B
supply oxygen to body cells
C
remove urea and excess water
D
play a role in gas exchange
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The kidney and urinary systems help the body to get rid of liquid waste called urea. They also help to keep chemicals (such as potassium and sodium) and water in balance. Urea is made when foods containing protein (such as meat, poultry, and certain vegetables) are broken down in the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -The kidney and urinary systems help the body to eliminate liquid waste called urea, and to keep chemicals, such as potassium and sodium, and water in balance. Urea is produced when foods containing protein, such as meat, poultry, and certain vegetables, are broken down in the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -The kidneys are the part of our excretory system. It plays an important role by filtering blood and removing urea, excess salt and water from the body as urine.

Detailed explanation-4: -A blood vessel runs alongside the tubule. As the filtered fluid moves along the tubule, the blood vessel reabsorbs almost all of the water, along with minerals and nutrients your body needs. The tubule helps remove excess acid from the blood. The remaining fluid and wastes in the tubule become urine.

Detailed explanation-5: -The kidneys are powerful chemical factories that perform the following functions: remove waste products from the body. remove drugs from the body. balance the body’s fluids.

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