Kidney Dissection Worksheet
A Grade 10 science worksheet covering the anatomy and function of the kidney through dissection concepts.
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Kidney Dissection Worksheet
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Carefully read each question and provide detailed answers. Refer to your knowledge of kidney anatomy and physiology.
Identify the following structures of the kidney shown in the diagram.
1. The outer protective layer of the kidney is called the .
2. The inner region of the kidney, consisting of renal pyramids, is the .
3. The functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtering blood is the .
4. Blood enters the kidney through the artery.
5. Urine collects in the before leaving the kidney.
1. Describe the primary function of the kidneys in the human body.
2. Explain the role of the renal artery and renal vein in blood flow through the kidney.
1. Which part of the kidney contains the glomeruli and Bowman's capsules?
Renal medulla
Renal cortex
Renal pelvis
Ureter
2. What is the primary role of the loop of Henle?
Filtration of blood
Reabsorption of water and salt
Secretion of waste products
Storage of urine
1. The renal cortex is the innermost layer of the kidney.
True
False
2. The ureter carries urine from the kidney to the bladder.
True
False
Imagine you are performing a kidney dissection. Describe the steps you would take to identify the major internal structures of the kidney, and what observations you would expect to make for each structure.