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What is the main function of the urinary system?
What is the main function of the urinary system?
- Control heart rate
- Produce red blood cells
- Regulate body temperature
- Regulate blood pH (correct)
Where are the kidneys located?
Where are the kidneys located?
- Intraperitoneal space
- Within the chest cavity
- Attached to the liver
- Retroperitoneal space (correct)
Why is the right kidney smaller than the left?
Why is the right kidney smaller than the left?
- To regulate electrolyte balance
- To accommodate the liver on the right side of the body (correct)
- Due to different functions performed by each kidney
- Because it receives less blood flow
Which structure is NOT part of the urinary system?
Which structure is NOT part of the urinary system?
What is the function of the renal arteries?
What is the function of the renal arteries?
Where does the renal papilla lead to?
Where does the renal papilla lead to?
What stays in the glomeruli during the filtration process?
What stays in the glomeruli during the filtration process?
Where does the filtered blood leave the kidneys?
Where does the filtered blood leave the kidneys?
What is the function of the ureters?
What is the function of the ureters?
What is the main function of the urinary system?
What is the main function of the urinary system?
What is the purpose of the efferent arteriole in the nephron?
What is the purpose of the efferent arteriole in the nephron?
What might higher amounts of protein found in urine indicate?
What might higher amounts of protein found in urine indicate?
Which organ stores urine in humans before disposal?
Which organ stores urine in humans before disposal?
What affects the color of urine according to the text?
What affects the color of urine according to the text?
How might dehydration affect the color of urine?
How might dehydration affect the color of urine?
What is significant about the urethra compared to other urologic organs?
What is significant about the urethra compared to other urologic organs?
The urinary system is also known as the digestive tract.
The urinary system is also known as the digestive tract.
The kidneys are roughly the size of a basketball.
The kidneys are roughly the size of a basketball.
The right kidney is larger than the left kidney.
The right kidney is larger than the left kidney.
The main function of the urinary system is to regulate blood pressure.
The main function of the urinary system is to regulate blood pressure.
The renal medulla contains 15 to 16 rectangular structures known as medullary pyramids.
The renal medulla contains 15 to 16 rectangular structures known as medullary pyramids.
Each kidney is composed of the renal cortex, renal medulla, and renal pelvis.
Each kidney is composed of the renal cortex, renal medulla, and renal pelvis.
The renal papilla is the structure where urine is transported to the calyces of the kidney for excretion.
The renal papilla is the structure where urine is transported to the calyces of the kidney for excretion.
The filtered blood leaves the kidneys through the renal artery to circulate through the body.
The filtered blood leaves the kidneys through the renal artery to circulate through the body.
Aldosterone causes the reabsorption of chloride ions back into the blood in the distal tubule.
Aldosterone causes the reabsorption of chloride ions back into the blood in the distal tubule.
The antidiuretic hormone increases urine production by promoting water excretion.
The antidiuretic hormone increases urine production by promoting water excretion.
The Bowman’s capsule encloses the glomerulus.
The Bowman’s capsule encloses the glomerulus.
Efferent arterioles lead towards the glomerulus.
Efferent arterioles lead towards the glomerulus.
An MRI is a procedure used to produce an image by the creation of a magnetic field to give detailed information about the heart.
An MRI is a procedure used to produce an image by the creation of a magnetic field to give detailed information about the heart.
A renal biopsy involves the removal of a small piece of tissue to be used for microscopic examination.
A renal biopsy involves the removal of a small piece of tissue to be used for microscopic examination.
Dialysis is a procedure in which shock waves are used to crush stones in the gallbladder.
Dialysis is a procedure in which shock waves are used to crush stones in the gallbladder.
A urethrogram is a procedure used to visualize the bladder after the introduction of a contrast material.
A urethrogram is a procedure used to visualize the bladder after the introduction of a contrast material.
What is the main function of aldosterone in the nephron?
What is the main function of aldosterone in the nephron?
Which structure leads away from the glomerulus?
Which structure leads away from the glomerulus?
What is the role of antidiuretic hormone in the urinary system?
What is the role of antidiuretic hormone in the urinary system?
What does the glomerular filtration rate test determine?
What does the glomerular filtration rate test determine?
What is the function of the loop of Henle in the kidneys?
What is the function of the loop of Henle in the kidneys?
Which structure in the nephron is responsible for draining urine into the collecting tubules?
Which structure in the nephron is responsible for draining urine into the collecting tubules?
What is the primary function of the renal calyx in the urinary system?
What is the primary function of the renal calyx in the urinary system?
Which blood vessel supplies the kidneys with blood?
Which blood vessel supplies the kidneys with blood?
What does a pyelogram visualize?
What does a pyelogram visualize?
What is the main purpose of a cystoscopy?
What is the main purpose of a cystoscopy?
What is the function of an intravenous pyelogram?
What is the function of an intravenous pyelogram?
Which diagnostic study helps in determining the size, shape, and location of the kidneys?
Which diagnostic study helps in determining the size, shape, and location of the kidneys?
What is the main difference between a nephrologist and a urologist?
What is the main difference between a nephrologist and a urologist?
What is the primary function of afferent arterioles in the urinary system?
What is the primary function of afferent arterioles in the urinary system?
How does the urinary system assist in maintaining homeostasis?
How does the urinary system assist in maintaining homeostasis?
What is the significance of the structures of the urinary system in forming and expelling urine?
What is the significance of the structures of the urinary system in forming and expelling urine?
