excretory system

Question 1

whats the function of the excretory system

Answer 1

removes excess and unnecessary components from a person’s bodily fluids in order to protect the body and support internal chemical balance.

Question 2

excretory system

aswell as there being 2 kidneys in the excretory system what else is there

Answer 2

kidneys x2, ureters x2, urinary bladder and urethra

Question 3

what is the structure of the kidney

Answer 3

The kidneys are two roughly fist-sized organs shaped like beans. Each kidney is surrounded by a strong, muscular renal capsule that supports the soft tissue inside. Two more layers of fat provide additional protection after that. Located above the kidneys are the adrenal glands.

Question 4

nephrons

what does the glomerulus do

Answer 4

The glomerulus filters your blood, while the tubule replenishes your blood with what it needs and eliminates waste products. This is how nephrons function.

Question 5

what is the structure of a nephron

Answer 5

Each of your kidneys is made up of about a million filtering units called nephrons.

Each nephron includes a filter, called the glomerulus, and a tubule.