Excretory System

Question 1

Kidney Function?

Kidney Structure?

Answer 1

Function: Filters out toxic waste and maintains fluid balance.

Structure: Made up of nephrons, 3 internal structures: renal cortex, renal module, renal pelvis.

Question 2

Ureters Function?

Ureters Structure?

Answer 2

Function: Carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

Structure: Long, hollow, muscular tube, that leads out of the kidneys via the renal pelvis.

Question 3

Bladder Function?

Bladder Structure?

Answer 3

Function: Collect, store and expel urine.

Structure: Elastic / stretchy organ that can inflate to fill with urine.

Question 4

Urethra Function?

Urethra Structure?

Answer 4

Function: Removes urine from the bladder to outside of the body.

Structure: Tube that connects the bladder to the outside of the body.