Urinary System Worksheet
A Grade 11 science worksheet covering the structure and function of the human urinary system, including key organs, processes, and related conditions.
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Urinary System Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. For multiple-choice questions, circle the letter corresponding to your chosen answer.
1. Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the kidneys?
Filtering waste products from blood
Producing digestive enzymes
Regulating blood pressure
Maintaining electrolyte balance
2. The functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtering blood and forming urine is the:
Ureter
Bladder
Nephron
Urethra
1. The process of moving substances from the blood into the renal tubules is called .
2. The hormone responsible for increasing water reabsorption in the collecting ducts is .
3. The outer region of the kidney is known as the renal .
1. Briefly describe the three major steps of urine formation in the nephron.
2. Explain the role of the antidiuretic hormone (ADH) in maintaining water balance.
1. The renal artery carries filtered blood away from the kidney.
True
False
2. The urinary bladder stores urine before it is expelled from the body.
True
False
Match the organ with its primary function.
1. Ureters
a. Stores urine
2. Kidneys
b. Filters blood and produces urine
3. Bladder
c. Carries urine from kidneys to bladder
4. Urethra
d. Transports urine out of the body