Excretory System

Front

What is the primary function of the kidneys?

Back

Filtering blood.

Front

What are the basic functional units of the kidneys?

Back

The nephrons.

Front

What organ stores urine before it is excreted?

Back

Bladder.

Front

Where does fluid absorption occur in the nephron?

Back

Bowman's Capsule.

Front

Which organ is responsible for the excretion of carbon dioxide?

Back

Lungs.

Front

What is the role of the ureters in the excretory system?

Back

Transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

Front

What is the function of the glomerulus in the nephron?

Back

Filters blood to form urine.

Front

What is the process of removing waste products from the body called?

Back

Excretion.

Front

What substances do the kidneys help regulate in the body?

Back

Water, electrolytes, and pH levels.

Front

What is the name of the tube that carries urine out of the body?

Back

Urethra.