Urinary System

Front

What is the function of the kidneys?

Back

Filter blood to remove waste.

Front

What is the function of the urethra?

Back

Carries the pee out the body.

Front

Where are your kidneys located?

Back

Under your ribs along your back.

Front

What happens when it is time to go to the bathroom?

Back

The smooth muscle of the bladder contracts.

Front

What is the size of your kidney?

Back

About the size of 1 fist.

Front

What is urine?

Back

A liquid waste product filtered from the blood by the kidneys.

Front

What do the kidneys filter from the blood?

Back

Waste products and excess substances.

Front

What is the bladder?

Back

A muscular sac that stores urine.

Front

What is the role of the ureters?

Back

Tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

Front

What is the process of urination?

Back

The act of releasing urine from the bladder.