16 4 Kidneys вђ Human Biology

The Structure And Function Of The Kidneys Figure 16.4.2 this classic illustration of the abdominal cavity provides a view of the internal organs from the back of the body. it clearly shows the locations of the right and left kidney, as well as the large blood vessels that connect the kidneys to the body’s main artery (aorta) and vein (inferior vena cava). Pictured in figure 16.4.1 is a steak and kidney pie; this savory dish is a british favorite. when kidneys are on a menu, they typically come from sheep, pigs, or cows. in these animals (as in the human animal), kidneys are the main organs of excretion.

Biology Mbbs Structure Of Human Kidney With Labeled Diagram Ratta Pk Kidneys eliminate wastes from the body; urine is the filtrate that exits the kidneys. figure 41.10.1 41.10. 1: kidneys’ location and function: kidneys filter the blood, producing urine that is stored in the bladder prior to elimination through the urethra. they are located in the peritoneal cavity. externally, the kidneys are surrounded by. The urinary system plays many important roles in the maintenance of homeostasis. this means this system helps to regulate the internal conditions of the whole body. for instance, if the body is dehydrated, the body will function to conserve the liquid. consequently, the body does not produce large volumes of urine. The system consists of the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. the main function of the urinary system is to eliminate the waste products of metabolism from the body by forming and excreting urine. typically, between one and two litres of urine are produced every day in a healthy individual. 16.3.2 the components of the urinary system. Each kidney is only about 11 cm (4.4 in.) long and has a mass of just 150 grams (5.3 oz), yet it receives about 10 percent of the total output of blood from the heart. blood is filtered through the kidneys about 20 times each hour, 24 hours a day, day after day.