BIO202L Lab 14 The Urinary System

1. What is the function of the ureter? The ureter is a small tube that connects the kidneys to the bladder and transports urine. 2. Compare and contrast the male and female urethra. The male urethra is 20 cm long, while the female urethra is only 4 cm long. The urethra is a route for semen during ejaculation in both males and females. 3. Describe the two layers of the kidneys. Tough connective tissue makes up the outer layer, known as renal fascia. The perirenal fat capsule, the second l...