18 Questions
What is the main function of the ureter?
To carry urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder
What are the three primary nitrogenous wastes that are excreted by the kidneys?
Urea, uric acid, and creatinine
What is the function of the renal pelvis?
To form the union of major calyces
What is the approximate length of an adult kidney?
12 cm long
What is the outer layer of the kidney?
Renal cortex
What is the function of the nephron?
To filter blood and produce urine
What is the primary function of the two ureters in the urinary system?
Carrying urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder
What is one of the kidney functions that helps maintain body fluid composition?
Maintenance of blood plasma volume and composition
What is typically found in urine?
Electrolytes and waste products
What is the function of erythropoietin secreted by the kidneys?
Stimulation of red blood cell formation
What is the purpose of the urinary bladder in the urinary system?
Temporary storage of urine
What are the two main structures responsible for maintaining the composition and volume of body fluids?
Two kidneys
What is the main function of cortical nephrons?
Adjusting the composition of the urine
What is the sequence of urine flow from the nephrons to the urinary bladder?
Nephrons→ papillary ducts→ minor calyces→ major calyces→ renal pelvis→ ureter→ urinary bladder
What is the percentage of cortical nephrons in the kidney?
80%
What is the function of the juxtamedullary nephrons?
Regulating blood water content
What is the blood flow rate to the kidneys per minute?
1,200 ml
What is the location of the glomerular capsule in juxtamedullary nephrons?
Deep in renal cortex, close to renal medulla
Test your knowledge of the kidneys and their vital functions, including blood pressure regulation, vitamin D conversion, waste excretion, and their anatomy. Learn about the different nitrogenous wastes and the kidneys' location in the body.
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