Human Excretory System
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
Why medulla has a striped appearance?

What happens in the medulla kidney?


Why is the renal medulla dark?

Define peritubular capillaries.

What are the four parts of the renal tubules?

Medulla renalis is another name for_____?

Where is the renal cortex located in the kidney?

Write the function of the renal pelvis.

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 _____.

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

Explain the structure of the kidney.

Which is the main excretory organ in human beings?

Where is the glomerulus found?

Given below is the diagrammatic representation of the excretory system and the structure of nephron. Observe them carefully and answer the questions.
Name the blood vessel that is taking the blood away from the kidney after the removal of nitrogenous wastes.

What is the main function of kidney?

Write the missing correlated term.
Loop of Henle : _____ :: Cortex : Kidney.
