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What is the main function of the urinary system?
What is the main function of the urinary system?
- To filter and excrete waste products from the blood (correct)
- To regulate body temperature
- To store and concentrate nutrients
- To produce hormones that regulate growth and development
Which part of the kidney filters the blood and regulates electrolyte levels?
Which part of the kidney filters the blood and regulates electrolyte levels?
- Renal cortex
- Renal corpuscles (correct)
- Renal medulla
- Ureter
What is the term for the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder?
What is the term for the tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder?
- Ureter (correct)
- Collecting duct
- Blood vessel
- Urethra
Which part of the kidney is located in the outer region and contains the renal corpuscles?
Which part of the kidney is located in the outer region and contains the renal corpuscles?
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What is the term for the functional units of the kidney that filter the blood?
What is the term for the functional units of the kidney that filter the blood?
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Study Notes
Urinary System Structure
- The urinary system consists of the kidneys, collecting ducts, blood vessels, and ureter.
- The kidney is composed of the following components:
- F: Cortex
- E: Medulla
- C: Collecting ducts
- B: Blood vessels
- D: Ureter
Kidney Components
- The kidney is composed of nephrons, which are the functional units of the kidney.
- Nephrons are made up of:
- Renal corpuscles
- Renal cortex
- Renal medulla
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This quiz covers the structure and function of the urinary system, including the kidney, nephrons, and renal components.
