Human Excretory System

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Human Excretory System: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Human Excretory System, Kidney, Ureters and Urinary Bladder etc.

Important Questions on Human Excretory System

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Why medulla has a striped appearance?

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What happens in the medulla kidney?

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Why is medulla salty?

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Why is the renal medulla dark?

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Define peritubular capillaries.

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What are the four parts of the renal tubules?

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Medulla renalis is another name for_____?

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Where is the renal cortex located in the kidney?

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Write the function of the renal pelvis.

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Which of the following organ filters the waste products from the blood?

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The process of removal of the waste, produced in the cells of living organisms is called _____.

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Describe the human excretory system. Add a note on V.S of the kidney.

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Explain the structure of the kidney.

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Which is the main excretory organ in human beings?

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Where is the glomerulus found?

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Given below is the diagrammatic representation of the excretory system and the structure of nephron. Observe them carefully and answer the questions.

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Name the blood vessel that is taking the blood away from the kidney after the removal of nitrogenous wastes.

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What is the main function of kidney?

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Write the missing correlated term.

Loop of Henle : _____ :: Cortex : Kidney.