The kidneys are bean-shaped

organs which are about 4 to

5 inches long and 2-3 inches
wide.
The right kidney is slightly
lower due to the presence of
liver on the right region of
our body.
The kidneys remove urea
from the blood through tiny
filtering units called
nephrons.

The kidneys are the major

organs of the urinary system
They perform two functions.
1. Remove liquid waste
from the blood in the
form of urine.
2. Keep a stable balance of
salts and other
substances in the blood
and produce a hormone
that aids in the formation
of blood cells.
1. What do you call a bean-shaped organ
responsible for filtering liquid waste from the
blood?
A. Liver
B. Bladder
C. Kidney
D. Lungs
2. The liquid waste from the blood is called
______________.
A. Urinalysis
B. Urine
C. Nephritis
D. Kidney stones
3. Which tells about the function of the kidneys?
A. They keep the stable balance of salts and other
substances in the blood
B. They send messages to the different parts of
the body
C. They remove liquid waste from the blood in a
form of urine
D. Both A and C
4. Which is the filtering unit of the kidneys?
A. Urea
B. Bladder
C. Nephrons
D. Nephritis
5. Which organ has the ability to hold the urine?
A. urethra
B. Heart
C. Liver
D. Bladder
Kidneys
Bladder