Excretory System Flashcards
1
Q
What is the main function of the excretory system?
A
To filter blood
2
Q
What is the path of blood in the excretory system? Path of filtrate from the blood?
A
Blood:
Aorta -> Renal Artery -> Kidneys (filtrate goes to ureters, blood continues here) -> Renal vein -> Inferior Vena Cava
Filtrate:
Aorta -> Renal Artery -> Kidneys -> Ureters -> Urinary Bladder -> Urethra
3
Q
Anatomy of the excretory system
A
4
Q
Anatomy of the kidney
A
