The renal cortex functions as a funnel for urine flowing to the ureter.
Important Questions on Excretion in Animals and Plants
Given alongside is a simplified diagram of the human kidney cut open longitudinally. Answer the questions that follow.
Why does the medulla of the kidney show a striped appearance?
Renal cortex and Renal medulla [Parts of the nephrons present].
Write the name of the kidney part that is pointed in the image.
Given alongside is a simplified diagram of the human kidney cut open longitudinally. Answer the question that follows.
Write two differences in the composition of the blood flowing through the blood vessels 'A' and 'B'.
Write the name of the human excretory part that is pointed in the image and write its function.
Differentiate between:
Renal cortex and Renal medulla (location and appearance)
Choose the odd one out in the following set and write the category for the remaining terms:
Glomerulus, Collecting duct, Papilla, Bowman's capsule
