15 Questions
What is the primary function of the urinary system?
Maintaining proper osmolarity of body fluids
What is the role of the kidney in maintaining blood pressure?
Excreting excess fluid from blood when blood pressure is high
Which function is associated with renal endocrine function?
Converting vitamin D to an active form
What is the process of synthesizing glucose from its primary sources such as amino acids called?
Gluconeogenesis
Which compound is primarily excreted by the urinary system from protein metabolism?
Urea
What is the function of the urethra in the male reproductive system?
Serving as a conduit for sperm and urine
What are the two functions of renin produced by the kidneys?
Regulating blood pressure and converting vitamin D to an active form
Which part of the kidney is composed mostly of renal pyramids?
Renal medulla
What is the function of the nephron in the kidney?
Reabsorbing useful materials to the blood and transferring wastes to collecting duct
How does blood enter the nephron in the kidney?
Through afferent arteriole
What is the functional unit of the kidney?
Nephron
What is the main component of ECF (extracellular fluid)?
Sodium (Na+)
Where is urine stored before being periodically emptied through the urethra?
Bladder
Which blood vessel supplies each kidney and returns blood to the heart?
Renal artery and vein
What differentiates cortical nephrons from juxtamedullary nephrons?
Location within the kidney
Test your knowledge of the functions of the urinary system and its role in maintaining homeostasis, osmolarity, blood pressure, and acid-base balance in the body.
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