Excretion and the Kidney Flashcards
1
Q
Name 2 excretion organs.
A
- The kidneys.
- The lungs.
2
Q
Which blood vessel carries blood into the kidney?
A
The renal artery.
3
Q
Which blood vessel carries blood away from the kidney?
A
The renal vein.
4
Q
Describe three roles of the kidneys.
A
- Removal of Urea.
- Adjustment of salt levels in the blood.
- Adjustment of water content in the blood.
5
Q
Name the tube that carries urine to the bladder.
A
The ureter.
6
Q
Name the structure where urine is stored.
A
The bladder.
7
Q
Describe the function of the glomerulus.
A
A high pressure is built up within the glomerulus which squeezes small molecules out. This is known as ULTRAFILTRATION.
8
Q
Which substances will be present in the Bowman’s Capsule?
A
- Water
- Urea
- Salts/Ions
9
Q
Where is all the glucose reabsorbed?
A
The proximal convoluted tubule.
10
Q
What process is involved in the reabsorption if glucose?
A
Active transport.
