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CAIE IGCSE Biology 13.1.2 Wastes Excreted by the Kidneys

Practise identifying urea, excess water and excess ions as kidney wastes and interpreting their removal from blood.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Biology 0610

Exam points

  • state that kidneys excrete urea together with excess water and excess ions
  • use renal artery and renal vein data to identify substances removed by a kidney
  • predict urine-volume changes from water intake, sweating or environmental temperature

13.1.2—Kidneys excrete urea and excess water question 1

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The carbon dioxide produced during exercise is excreted. Urea is another substance that is excreted.

State the name of the organ that excretes urea.

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