Excretory System Flashcards
1
Q
Kidney
A
Two kidneys filter about 120 to 150 quarts of blood to produce about 1 to 2 quarts of urine, composed of wastes and extra fluid.
2
Q
Ureter
A
The tube that connects the kidney to the bladder
3
Q
Bladder
A
Stores urine till it is ready to be released
4
Q
Urethra
A
The tube that excretes urine out of the body
5
Q
Homeostasis
A
The bodies tendency to maintain balance within the body while being faced with external challenges/changes
6
Q
Nephron
A
- the glomerulus
- bowman’s capsule
- the tubules
7
Q
How filtrate flows through the nephron
A
Glomerulus -> Bowman’s capsule -> reabsorption -> loop of Henle ->distal tubule -> secretion -> collecting duct -> renal pelvis
