5.1.2: Excretion Flashcards
1
Q
What is the primary function of the kidneys?
A
Excretion of nitrogenous waste and osmoregulation
Osmoregulation is the process of controlling the water potential of the blood.
2
Q
What does the renal artery do?
A
Supplies the kidney with blood to be filtered
3
Q
What is the role of the renal vein?
A
Carries the filtered blood away from the kidney
4
Q
List the three distinct layers of the kidneys.
A
- Cortex
- Medulla
- Pelvis
5
Q
What is the cortex of the kidney?
A
The dark outer layer containing many capillary networks
6
Q
What does the medulla of the kidney contain?
A
Nephrons
7
Q
What is the function of the pelvis in the kidney?
A
Where urine collects before leaving the kidney
8
Q
Fill in the blank: The process of controlling the water potential of the blood is called _______.
A
[Osmoregulation]
