Human Excretory System
Human Excretory System: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Kidneys, Nephron, Human Excretory System, Urinary Bladder, Hemodialysis, Ureters, Urine Formation, Micturition, Excretory Products and Their Elimination, Bowman's Capsule, Glomerulus, Artificial Kidney and, Hilum
Important Questions on Human Excretory System
What is the function of the glomerulus in the renal tubule?
The renal tubules are located in the _____ of the kidney. (cortex/medulla)
_____ goes through the renal tubule. (Urea/Bile)
_____ is also known as the renal tubule. (Nephron/Urethra)
The micturition reflex involves a coordinated and sustained compacting of the _____ muscle. (detrusor/femoris)
What is the significance of the micturition reflex?
Micturition is the process of expelling _____from the bladder. (urine/blood)
What are the four parts of the renal tubules?
What do you mean by micturition?
Urine is formed in the kidneys through the filtration of _____. (saliva/blood)
Our kidneys remove wastes and extra fluid from our bodies.
Write the name of the kidney part that is pointed in the image.
Which of the following organ filters the waste products from the blood?
The process of removal of the waste, produced in the cells of living organisms is called _____.
Ultrafiltration takes place in
The functional or filtration unit of the vertebrate nephron is
Sketch and label V.S of the kidney.
Describe the Malpighian body. Explain its role in urine formation.
Describe the human excretory system. Add a note on V.S of the kidney.
