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What is the primary function of the nephrons in the kidneys?
What is the primary function of the nephrons in the kidneys?
- To filter blood (correct)
- To secrete waste products
- To produce urine
- To regulate blood pressure
What triggers the urge to urinate?
What triggers the urge to urinate?
- Increased blood pressure in the kidneys
- Contraction of the internal urethral sphincter
- Relaxation of the external urethral sphincter
- Stretching of the urinary bladder (correct)
Which of the following is not a disorder of the renal system?
Which of the following is not a disorder of the renal system?
- Anemia (correct)
- Dysuria
- Retention
- Incontinence
Which sphincter muscle is under conscious control?
Which sphincter muscle is under conscious control?
What is the name of the inflammation of the renal or kidney pelvis due to local bacterial infection?
What is the name of the inflammation of the renal or kidney pelvis due to local bacterial infection?
What is the term for the loss of urinary control?
What is the term for the loss of urinary control?
What is the function of the appendix?
What is the function of the appendix?
Which of the following is a symptom of hepatitis?
Which of the following is a symptom of hepatitis?
What is the primary function of the urinary system?
What is the primary function of the urinary system?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the urinary system?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the urinary system?
What is the function of the renal fascia?
What is the function of the renal fascia?
What is a colonoscopy?
What is a colonoscopy?