Urinary System

Functions of the Urinary System

• Removes salts and nitrogenous wastes

• Maintains normal concetration of water and electrolytes

• Maintains pH, controls red blood cell production and blood pressure

• Support and movement within internal organs

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Removes substances from the blood

Answer explanation

Kidneys lie on either side of the vertebral column deep in the abdominal cavity, positioned behind the parietal peritoneum

Transports urine from the kidneys to the bladder

Stores urine

Conveys urine to the outside of the body

Lateral side of kidney is convex, medial is a concave area called the ___

Entrance to the kidneys

Superior end of the kidney forms a funnel shaped sac

Innermost layer of the kidney

Outer shell around the renal medulla