biology

1. Human Excretory systemHuman Excretory system
1.Kidney-The main excretory organ1.Kidney-The main excretory organ..
2.Skin,liver,lung & salivary glands are minor
ones

2. Blood supply to kidney & emission ofBlood supply to kidney & emission of
excretaexcreta
 Both the kidneys –supplied by renal arteryBoth the kidneys –supplied by renal artery

3. Location ofLocation of
kidneykidney
At both side of vertebral columnAt both side of vertebral column

4. Location of kidneyLocation of kidney
Left kidney is slightly larger & located slightlyLeft kidney is slightly larger & located slightly
higherhigher

5. External shapeExternal shape

6. Long section-Outer cortex & inner medullaLong section-Outer cortex & inner medulla

7. NephronNephron

8. Nephron –Collecting tubule-Duct ofNephron –Collecting tubule-Duct of
BelliniBellini

9. A Nephron-highlighting corpuscleA Nephron-highlighting corpuscle
-Glomerulus & Bowmans Capsule=Corpuscle-Glomerulus & Bowmans Capsule=Corpuscle

10. Function of kidneyFunction of kidney