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प्रश्न
Name the various organs of the human excretory system.
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उत्तर
The human excretory system consists of two kidneys, two ureters, a bladder and a urethra.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
The Biological/technical term for The removal of nitrogenous wastes from the body
The diagram given below shows the male urinogenital system of a human being. Study the diagram and answer the questions that follow:

(i) Label the parts numbered 1 to 8.
(ii) Name the corresponding structure of part (4) in female reproductive system.
(iii) What is the role of part 7?
Blood in the renal artery or renal vein (Which one has more urea ?)
The diagram given below is that of a structure present in a human kidney.
Study the same and answer the questions that follow:

1) Name the structure represented in the diagram
2) What is the liquid entering part ‘1’ called?
Name two substances present in this liquid that are reabsorbed in the tubule.
3) What is the fluid that comes to part ‘2’ called?
Name the main nitrogenous waste in it.
4) Mention the three main steps involved in the formation of the fluid mentioned in (iii) above
5) Name the substance which may be present in the fluid in part ‘2’ if a person suffers from Diabetes mellitus.
Where is urine carried through ureters?
Define the following term:
Osmoregulation
The following diagram represents a mammalian kidney tubule (nephron) and its blood supply.

Parts indicated by the guidelines 1to 8 are as follows:
1. Afferent arteriole from renal artery
2. Efferent arteriole
3. Bowman's capsule
4. Glomerulus
5. Proximal convoluted tubule with blood capillaries
6. Distal convoluted tubule with blood capillaries
7. Collecting tubule
8. U-shaped loop of Henle
Study the diagram and answer the question that follow:
Where is most water reabsorbed ?
Study the diagram given alongside and then answer the question that follow:

What is the technical term given to the process occurring in 2 and 3? Briefly describe the process.
Study the diagram given below and then answer the questions that follow:
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- Name the region in the kidney where the above structure is present?
- Name the parts labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- Name the stages involved in the formation of urine.
- What is the technical term given to the process occurring in 2 and 3? Briefly describe the process.
The diagram below represents a mammalian kidney tubule (nephron) and its blood supply. Parts indicated by the guidelines 1 to 8 are as follows:
1. U-shaped loop of Henle
2. Proximal convoluted tubule with blood capillaries
3. Bowman’s capsule
4. Afferent arteriole from the renal artery
5. Glomerulus
6. Venule to the renal vein
7. Collecting tubule
8. Distal convoluted tubule with blood capillaries Study the diagram and answer the following questions in each case:
(i) Where does ultrafiltration take place?
(ii) Which structure contains the lowest concentration of urea?
(iii) Which structure contains the highest concentration of urea?
(iv) Which structure contains the lowest concentration of glucose?
(v) Where is the most water reabsorbed?
Give Technical Term:
The tube joining the kidney to the urinary bladder.
Write the functional activity of the following structure: Vasopressin
Write the functional activity of the following structure: Renal vein
Choose the correct option.
The minor calyx _______.
The habitat of animals that excrete nitrogenous waste in the form of urea.
When uric acid is produced in excess, it gets deposited in joints, resulting in ____________.
In a person the tubule part of the nephron is not functioning at all. What will its effect be on urine formation?
Give two examples of the following:
Water-soluble vitamins

