ICSE Class 7 Biology Question 14 of 14

Excretion in Humans — Question 4

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Question 4

Write one important excretory function / role of each of the following :

  1. Kidney
  2. Ureter
  3. Urinary bladder
  4. Urethra
  5. Skin
Answer
  1. Kidney — The primary function of the kidneys is to filter blood, removing waste products and excess substances to produce urine.

  2. Ureter — The ureters are thin tubes that transport urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder.

  3. Urinary bladder — The urinary bladder stores urine until it is ready to be expelled from the body.

  4. Urethra — When the bladder if full, the urine is expelled out through the urethra.

  5. Skin — The skin excretes waste products like excess water, salts, traces of urea and uric acid in the form of sweat, through sweat glands located underneath the skin.