11.3 Kidney Structure

Which organ of the excretory system stores urine until the body is ready to eliminate it?

• ureters

• urethra

• urinary bladder

• kidney

Identify structure C

• Adrenal Gland

• Renal Artery

• Renal Vein

• Renal Pelvis

The structure where urine is produced in the kidneys are called

• ureters.

• alveoli.

• nephrons.

• bronchi.

Identify structure H

• Ureter

• Renal Capsule

• Renal Coretx

• Renal Medulla

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The renal artery carries oxygen ______ blood

• rich

• powerful

• poor

• like

Recall where in the kidney the Bowman's capsules are found.

• Renal Medulla

• Renal Cortex

• Renal Pelvis

Recall where in the kidney the loops of Henle are found.

• Renal Cortex

• Renal Pelvis

• Renal Medulla

Which letter correctly identifies the medulla?

• A

• B

• C

• D

According to the diagram, structure A is the

• distal convoluted tubule

• proximal convoluted tubule

• loop of Henle

• collecting duct

The hormone ADH usually acts on the

• Glomerulus

• Proximal convoluted tubule

• Loop of Henle

• Distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct

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