Question

Write down the functional activity of the following parts,

(a) Glomerulus

(b) Henle's loop

(c) Ureter

(d) Renal artery

(e) Urethra

Answer 1

(a)The glomerulus is involved in the process of ultrafiltration. The liquid part of the blood or plasma which includes urea, salts, glucose is filtered out from the blood into the renal tubule.
(b)Henle’s loop is involved in reabsorption of water and sodium ions.
(c)Ureter carries urine to the urinary bladder by ureteral peristalsis.
(d)Renal artery supplies blood to the kidney.
(e)The urethra is involved in the process of micturition i.e. expelling urine out of the body.