urinary system

Front

What are the tiny filtering units in each kidney responsible for cleaning the blood?

Back

Nephrons

Front

Which structure transports urine from the kidney to the bladder?

Back

Ureter

Front

How many kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra are there in the human body?

Back

Two kidneys, two ureters, one urinary bladder, and one urethra.

Front

What is the function of the bladder in the urinary system?

Back

The bladder stores urine until it is excreted from the body.

Front

What is the role of the urethra in the urinary system?

Back

The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.

Front

What is the primary function of the kidneys?

Back

The primary function of the kidneys is to filter blood and produce urine.

Front

What is the process of urine formation called?

Back

Urine formation involves filtration, reabsorption, and secretion.

Front

What is the significance of nephrons in the kidneys?

Back

Nephrons are essential for filtering blood and regulating water and electrolyte balance.

Front

What is the difference between the ureter and the urethra?

Back

The ureter carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder, while the urethra carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body.

Front

What happens to urine after it is produced in the kidneys?

Back

Urine travels from the kidneys through the ureters to the bladder for storage.