Organs of the Urinary System Quiz
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What is the function of the adipose capsule in the kidneys?

  • Regulates blood pressure
  • Assists in the secretion of hormones
  • Provides protection to the kidney (correct)
  • Aids in the production of urine

    • What can happen if the kidneys experience ptosis?

  • Increased urine production
  • Decreased blood flow to the kidneys
  • Improved function of the adrenal glands
  • Hydronephrosis, where urine backs up the ureters and exerts pressure on the kidney tissue (correct)

    • Which region of the kidney contains the renal pyramids?

  • Renal medulla (correct)
  • Renal columns
  • Renal hilus
  • Renal cortex

    • What is the function of the renal capsule?

    <p>Surrounds each kidney</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if the kidneys drop to a lower position due to rapid fat loss?

    <p>Create problems with the ureters leading to ptosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Prerenal azotemia is the least common type of azotemia

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Uremia is the presence of urine in the blood

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nephritic syndrome is caused by kidney failure

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by high waste product levels in the blood

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Intrinsic azotemia is the most common type of azotemia

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Uremia is the presence of urine in the blood.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nephritic syndrome is caused by kidney failure.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nephrotic syndrome is characterized by high waste product levels in the blood.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Azotemia is a condition that happens due to low waste product levels in the blood.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Intrinsic azotemia is the most common type of azotemia.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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