Excretory System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the functional unit of the kidneys?
A
Nephron
2
Q
Through which structure is blood filtered?
A
Glomerulus
3
Q
Which structure transports urine to the bladder?
A
Ureter
4
Q
Through which structure does urine exit the body?
A
Urethra
5
Q
Into which structure does filtrate leaving the glomerulus enter?
A
Bowman’s Capsule
6
Q
Which substances always remain in the blood during filtration?
A
Plasma Proteins and Blood Cells
7
Q
Which sugar will always be absorbed?
A
Glucose
8
Q
Where does water absorption take place?
A
Descending Loop of Henle
9
Q
Where does salt absorption take place?
A
Ascending Loop of Henle
10
Q
Which chemical forms the basis of urine?
A
Urea