9 Questions
What is the main function of the urinary system?
To remove nitrogenous waste products and maintain osmotic balance
Which organ is the main excretory organ in humans?
Kidneys
What is the function of the ureters?
To transport urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder
What is the role of the urinary bladder?
To store urine temporarily until it is discharged
What is the name of the process of expelling urine from the body?
Micturition
What is the approximate length of the male urethra?
20 cm
Which of the following structures is not part of the urinary system?
Liver
What is the function of the sphincter muscles in the urinary bladder?
To regulate the exit of urine from the bladder to the urethra
What is the purpose of the activity described in the text?
To make a working model of the urinary system
Learn about the urinary system of man and other higher vertebrates, including the organs involved in removal of nitrogenous waste products and maintenance of osmotic balance such as kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, and urethra.
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