Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Urinary System Worksheet

What are three functions of the kidneys? Filters all matter from the blood, not just waste, reabsorbs all substances the body can make use of, elminates waste in blood in form of urine

What is the protective layer around the kidney?peri-renal canal

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? urethra Females?urethra