Question

the excretory large intestine

1. match the word on the left to the definition on the right. you may use a dictionary to help you.

colon
abdomen
urine
particle
moisture
a dampness or wetness
b the main liquid waste from our body
c a tiny piece or bit
d another name for the large intestine
e the middle part of our body

1. which word completes the sentence? circle your answer. you may need to use a dictionary.

a) our excretory system can be called our __________ removal system.
waste food
b) the kidneys are filled with millions of __________.
tubs tubes
c) our bladder is a __________ that holds urine.
porch pouch
d) the kidneys send some of the cleaned water back to the __________.
sells cells
e) the colon stores __________ waste from the body.
solid sold

Explanation:

For the matching section, each term is paired with its anatomical or definitional equivalent. For the sentence completion, each correct word aligns with the function or structure of the excretory system.

1. Matching:

• colon: Another name for the large intestine
• abdomen: The middle part of our body
• urine: The main liquid waste from our body
• particle: A tiny piece or bit
• moisture: Dampness or wetness

1. Sentence Completion:

• a) The excretory system removes bodily waste.
• b) Kidneys contain millions of small tube-like structures (tubes, not tubs which are large containers).
• c) The bladder is a pouch-like organ that holds urine.
• d) Kidneys return cleaned water to body cells.
• e) The colon stores solid waste from digestion.

Answer:

1. Matching:

• colon: D. Another name for the large intestine
• abdomen: E. The middle part of our body
• urine: B. The main liquid waste from our body
• particle: C. A tiny piece or bit
• moisture: A. Dampness or wetness

1. Sentence Completion:

• a) waste
• b) tubes
• c) pouch
• d) cells
• e) solid