Monday, December 17, 2007

Basic Urinary Worksheet

Basic urinary worksheet
What are three functions of the kidneys? filters all matter from blood not just waste, selectively reabsorbs all substances that the body can make use of, eliminates waste product in blood in the form of urine
What is the protective layer around the kidney? peri-renal capsule

What is the outer layer of the kidney? cortex

What is the urine collection system of the kidney? medulla

What is the dilated end of the ureters called? pelvis

What is the function of the bladder? to store urine

What transports urine in males? Females? urethra