Grade 12 Kidney Dissection Worksheet
This worksheet covers key anatomical structures and physiological functions related to kidney dissection for Grade 12 Biology students.
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Kidney Dissection: Structure and Function
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Carefully read each question and provide a detailed answer. Refer to your knowledge of kidney anatomy and physiology, as well as your observations from the dissection.
1. Which of the following structures is responsible for filtering blood to form urine?
Renal pelvis
Renal medulla
Renal cortex
Ureter
2. The functional unit of the kidney, responsible for urine formation, is the:
Renal capsule
Nephron
Collecting duct
Adrenal gland
3. The outer protective layer of the kidney is called the .
4. Urine from the collecting ducts drains into the renal .
5. Observe the provided image of a kidney cross-section. Identify and label the renal cortex, renal medulla, and renal pelvis.
6. Describe the primary function of the renal artery and renal vein in relation to the kidney.
7. The ureter carries filtered blood away from the kidney.
True
False
8. Renal pyramids are found within the renal medulla.
True
False
Match the kidney structure with its primary role.
9. Renal Capsule
a. Collects urine from pyramids
10. Renal Cortex
b. Site of filtration
11. Renal Medulla
c. Outer protective layer
12. Renal Pelvis
d. Contains renal pyramids
13. Discuss the importance of the kidney's excretory and homeostatic functions in maintaining overall bodily health. Refer to specific structures observed during the dissection.
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