Renal System Worksheet
A Grade 10 Science worksheet focusing on the human renal system, its components, functions, and associated processes.
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Renal System Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Show all your work where applicable.
1. Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the renal system?
Regulation of blood pressure
Production of red blood cells
Excretion of metabolic wastes
Maintenance of electrolyte balance
2. The functional unit of the kidney is the:
Ureter
Bladder
Nephron
Renal artery
3. The process of filtering blood in the kidneys is called .
4. Urine is transported from the kidneys to the bladder by the .
5. The hormone that regulates water reabsorption in the kidneys is .
6. The renal medulla is the outer region of the kidney.
True
False
7. All glucose is reabsorbed from the filtrate back into the blood under normal conditions.
True
False
8. Briefly describe the three main processes involved in urine formation.
9. Explain the role of the Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) in maintaining water balance.
10. Label the following parts of the kidney diagram:
A.
B.
C.
D.