Urinary System

Front

What is the functional unit of the kidney?

Back

Nephron

Front

What is the role of the urethra in males and females?

Back

In males, the urethra is longer (20 cm) and rids the body of urine and seminal fluid. In females, it only rids the body of urine.

Front

What connects the kidneys to the rest of the body?

Back

Renal pelvis

Front

What is the bladder?

Back

A muscular sac that stores urine and is made up of four layers.

Front

What acts as a purification plant, cleaning the blood of waste materials?

Back

Kidneys

Front

What is the primary function of the urinary system?

Back

To remove waste products from the body and regulate water and electrolyte balance.

Front

What are the main components of the urinary system?

Back

Kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.

Front

How do kidneys filter blood?

Back

Through a process of filtration, reabsorption, and secretion in the nephron.

Front

What is the role of the ureters?

Back

To transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

Front

What is the significance of the renal cortex?

Back

It contains the glomeruli and is involved in the filtration of blood.