Question

Name the important parts of the excretory system of humans.

Answer 1

Excretory system:

1. The parts of the body which help in the excretion are called excretory systems.
2. Human excretory system has four parts namely kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder and urethra.

Kidney:

1. The main excretory organ of the human body is kidneys.
2. There are one pair of kidneys which filter blood and remove waste products in the form of urine.

Ureters:

Ureters are tube-like structures which carry urine from kidney to urinary bladder.

Urinary bladder:

1. Urinary bladder is a small bag-like structure which receives urine from both the ureters.
2. Urinary bladder stores the urine till it is released through the urethra.

Urethra:

Urethra is a small muscular tube that carries urine from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body.