Diagram of the excretory system - game quiz

Learn labelling the diagram of the excretory system through an online game with a quiz component.

 

diagram of the excretory systemThis page features the excretory system diagram which students have to solve by dragging and dropping the different labels. What is the function of the excretory system? It is a question that can be answered by first learning how to draw and label the different parts of the system. Once this is understood, students should find out how the excretory system functions. Basically, it is a system that removes excess and unnecessary materials from the body fluids of an organism.
This activity is in the form of an online game with an answer key embedded within. Students can check the right label right from the start. After reviewing the different parts, students can attempt to label the diagrams and check if they got it right. After multiple tries, students eventually get it right. This game will work in a classroom and students will love it. Share this exercise with your classroom. This online worksheet on the excretory system can be used to learn by children in 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th grade.

Parts of the excretory system and their functions

The excretory system is a system of organs in the body that removes waste products and excess substances from the body. Some of the main parts of the excretory system include:

  1. Kidneys: The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs located on either side of the spine. They filter the blood and remove excess water, salt, and waste products from the body. The waste products are then eliminated from the body through the urine.

  2. Ureters: The ureters are tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder.

  3. Urinary bladder: The urinary bladder is a muscular sac that stores urine until it is ready to be expelled from the body.

  4. Urethra: The urethra is a tube that carries urine from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body.

  5. Liver: The liver is a large organ located in the upper right abdomen. It filters the blood, removes toxins, and produces bile, which helps to digest fats.

  6. Pancreas: The pancreas is a gland located behind the stomach. It produces hormones such as insulin, which regulates blood sugar levels, and enzymes that help to digest food.

  7. Intestines: The intestines are a long tube-like organ that runs from the stomach to the anus. They absorb nutrients from food and eliminate solid waste from the body.

  8. Rectum: The rectum is the final section of the large intestine, leading to the anus. It stores solid waste until it is ready to be eliminated from the body.

  9. Anus: The anus is the opening through which solid waste is eliminated from the body.

Questions and answers on the excretory system

Here are some questions and answers about the excretory system:

  1. What is the function of the kidneys?
  • The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs located on either side of the spine. They filter the blood and remove excess water, salt, and waste products from the body. The waste products are then eliminated from the body through the urine.
  1. What is the role of the liver in the excretory system?
  • The liver is a large organ located in the upper right abdomen. It filters the blood, removes toxins, and produces bile, which helps to digest fats.
  1. How does the urinary bladder store and eliminate urine?
  • The urinary bladder is a muscular sac that stores urine until it is ready to be expelled from the body. When the bladder is full, the muscles contract and urine is expelled from the body through the urethra.
  1. How does the pancreas contribute to the excretion of waste products from the body?
  • The pancreas is a gland located behind the stomach. It produces hormones such as insulin, which regulates blood sugar levels, and enzymes that help to digest food. The enzymes produced by the pancreas also help to break down and eliminate waste products from the body.
  1. What is the function of the anus in the excretory system?
  • The anus is the opening through which solid waste is eliminated from the body. The rectum, which is the final section of the large intestine, stores solid waste until it is ready to be eliminated through the anus.