Kidney Dissection Worksheet
A Grade 9 science worksheet focusing on the anatomy and function of the kidney through dissection.
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Kidney Dissection Worksheet
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Carefully read all instructions before beginning your kidney dissection. Answer all questions thoroughly and label diagrams accurately.
Pre-Dissection Questions
1. What is the primary function of the kidneys in the human body?
2. Name three major blood vessels associated with the kidney and describe their roles.
Observe the diagram of a human kidney cross-section below. Label the indicated parts.
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Dissection Observations
1. Describe the external appearance of the kidney. Include observations on its color, texture, and any surrounding structures.
2. After making the longitudinal incision, describe the appearance of the renal cortex, medulla, and pelvis. How do they differ?
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which part of the kidney contains millions of nephrons, the functional filtering units?
Renal Medulla
Renal Cortex
Renal Pelvis
Ureter
2. The tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder is called the:
Urethra
Renal Artery
Ureter
Renal Vein
Fill in the Blanks
1. The outer protective layer of the kidney is called the .
2. Blood enters the kidney through the and leaves via the .
3. The funnel-shaped structure that collects urine before it passes into the ureter is the .
True or False
1. The renal artery carries deoxygenated blood away from the kidney.
True
False
2. The medulla of the kidney is typically darker in color than the cortex.
True
False