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.
What is the main component of urine, and what proportion does it make up?
Water, about 95%.
Which organs form the urinary tract’s urinary plumbing?
The ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra.
What are two other names for urination?
Micturition and voiding.
Which hormones work on the kidneys?
Aldosterone, antidiuretic hormone, natriuretic peptides, parathyroid hormone, and calcitonin.
Answer 9 questions on Urinary System.
1. Which group contains the four organs of excretion?
2. Which set correctly describes the organs that make up the urinary system?
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