The Organs of the Urinary System Are Responsible For

question 20

Multiple Choice

The organs of the urinary system are responsible for:

• A) regulation of body temperature.
• B) regulation of the fluid environment of the body.
• C) removal of pathogens.
• D) regulation of respiration.

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Definitions:

Stylomandibular Ligament

The stylomandibular ligament is a band of fibrous tissue that extends from the styloid process of the temporal bone to the angle of the mandible, playing a role in the support of the jaw.

Zygomatic Arch

The bone that forms the prominence of the cheek; part of the skull that is under the eye and connects to the temporal bone.

Temporomandibular Joint

The joint connecting the lower jaw (mandible) to the skull, allowing for the movements necessary for chewing and speaking.

Sternocostal Synchrondrosis

The cartilaginous joint where the ribs attach to the sternum.