Anatomy of the Excretory System

What is the main function of the excretory system?

• to collect and remove wastes from the body
• to strengthen skeletal muscles
• to protect the nervous system
• to bring oxygen to body cells

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

• ureters
• urethra
• urinary bladder
• urea

Using the picture, what is the structure of A?

• ureter
• kidney
• urinary bladder
• urethra

Urine flows out of the kidneys through narrow tubes called

• Gallbladder
• Ureter
• Nephrons
• Urethra

What is #2?

• Kidney
• Ureters
• Bladder
• Urethra

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

What is #3?

• Kidney
• Ureters
• Bladder
• Urethra

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-3

What is #4?

• Kidney
• Ureter
• Bladder
• Urethra

What is #1?

• Kidney
• Ureters
• Bladder
• Urethra

Blood flows into the kidney along the:

• Renal Venule
• Renal Artery
• Glomerulus
• Hepatic Artery

Where are the kidneys located?

• Upper part of your chest

• Back wall of the abdomen

• Above the heart

• The lower side of the brain