Question

The kidney is referred to as an excretory organ because it excretes ______ wastes. It is also a major homeostatic organ because it maintains the electrolyte _________, and _______ balance of the blood.

Answer 1

Answer:

Nitrogenous wastes,  acid-base, fluid balance.

Explanation:

• Kidneys are bean shaped organs present in pairs i vertebrates. These are an excretory organ. Nephron is the basic structural and functional unit of kidneys. It excretes the nitrogenous wastes in the form of urine which is continuously formed.

• Kidneys are also play major role in body homeostasis by maintaining the electrolyte, acid-base and fluid balance of the blood.
• Kidneys are act as a hormone because it produces the erythropoietin hormone which help in the formation of red blood cells in the human body.

Answer 2

Answer:

Nitrogenous;Acid-Base and Fluid

Explanation:

The kidney is referred to as an excretory organ because it excretes nitrogenous wastes. It is also a major homeostatic organ because it maintains the electrolyte Acid-Base, and fluid balance of the blood.