Human Excretory System
Human Excretory System: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Nephron, Ureters, Bowman's Capsule, Glomerulus, Renal Pelvis, Hilum, Loop of Henle, Distal Convoluted Tubule, Renal Cortex, Renal Medulla and, Collecting Duct of Nephron
Important Questions on Human Excretory System
Given below are the set of 10 biological terms. Out of these 8 can be paired into four matching pairs. Identify the matching pairs.
Bowmen's capsule, ADH, contains more CO2 and less urea, regulates amount of excreted water, renal vein, loop of Henle, renal artery< distal tubule, contains more urea, glomerular filtrate
The primary function of the loop of Henle's is
What is reabsorbed into a blood by Henle's loop?
Write the function of henle's loop.
Describe limbs of henle's loop.
The renal cortex functions as a funnel for urine flowing to the ureter.
The _____ is the point where the two or three major calyces join together.
Write the name of the human excretory part that is pointed in the image and write its function.
Write the function of the renal pelvis.
Choose the part of the nephron between the loop of Henle and the collecting duct.
_____ is maintaining the PH and Sodium-potassium balance in the blood.
Renal hilum is the part of heart.
Write the name of the kidney part that is pointed in the image.
Urinary tract infections can affect
_____ is the cup-shaped structure in nephron. (Glomerulus/Bowman capsule)
The process of filtration of blood takes place in the glomerulus.
Millions of small renal tubules inside the kidney are called nephrons.
Urine is collected in the urethra.
Match the following.
| Column A | Column B |
| 1. Glomerulus | a. Expels urine from the urinary bladder |
| 2. Kidney | b. Spleen and liver |
| 3. Ureter | c. Uric acid |
| 4. Sweat glands | d. Main excretory organ |
| 5. Urethra | e. Carries urine to the urinary bladder |
| 6. Kidney stones | f. Capillaries |
| 7. Urea | g. Skin |
| 8. Dead red blood cells | h. Excreted in urine and sweat |
