Grade 10 Kidney Function Worksheet
A comprehensive worksheet for Grade 10 Science students to test their knowledge of kidney anatomy, function, and related concepts.
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Grade 10 Kidney Function Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. For multiple choice, circle the correct option. For fill-in-the-blanks, write your answer on the line provided. For short answer, write your response in the space given.
1. Which of the following is the primary function of the kidneys?
Digestion of food
Regulation of blood sugar
Filtration of waste from blood
Production of hormones for growth
2. The functional unit of the kidney is the:
Ureter
Nephron
Bladder
Renal artery
3. The outer region of the kidney is called the .
4. Blood enters the kidney through the and leaves through the renal vein.
5. The process by which the kidneys maintain the balance of water and salts in the blood is called .
6. Briefly explain the role of the glomerulus in urine formation.
7. Describe two substances that are typically reabsorbed in the renal tubules and why this reabsorption is important.
8. Label the following parts of the kidney based on the diagram below:
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
9. The renal artery carries filtered blood away from the kidney.
True
False
10. The collecting duct is responsible for the final concentration of urine.
True
False