★ Must-know
The four organs of excretion are:
The urinary system consists of:
Further detail
📌 Renal refers to the kidney; renal physiology and nephrology concern kidney function, whereas urology concerns the urinary system.
★ Must-know
The kidneys lie on the posterior wall of the abdominal cavity, behind the parietal peritoneum.
The kidney has a renal cortex, renal medulla, and renal pelvis.
Kidneys excrete nitrogenous wastes including:
The kidneys regulate blood volume by determining how much water is excreted and help regulate the blood's electrolyte content.
Further detail
1. Which group contains the four organs of excretion?
2. Which set correctly describes the organs that make up the urinary system?
3. Where are the kidneys located in relation to the abdominal cavity and peritoneum?
Which four organs are responsible for excretion?
The kidneys, sweat glands, lungs, and intestines.
What organs make up the urinary system?
Two kidneys, two ureters, the urinary bladder, and the urethra.
Where are the kidneys located relative to the parietal peritoneum?
Behind the parietal peritoneum on the posterior abdominal wall.
Which three major regions make up the kidney?
The renal cortex, renal medulla, and renal pelvis.
Which two structures does the nephron include?
Renal tubules and renal blood vessels.
Where does tubular reabsorption move water and dissolved substances?
From the tubules into the blood of the peritubular capillaries.
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