The Kidneys and Urinary System
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Which organs make up the urinary system?

  • Stomach and intestines
  • Liver and gallbladder
  • Kidneys and urinary tract (correct)
  • Heart and lungs
  • What is the main function of the kidneys?

  • Regulating blood pressure (correct)
  • Storing urine
  • Digesting food
  • Producing red blood cells
  • What is the purpose of the urinary tract?

  • Transporting, storing, and eliminating urine (correct)
  • Filtering the blood
  • Regulating water intake
  • Producing urine
  • What is the role of the ureters?

    <p>Connecting the kidneys to the urinary bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the urinary bladder?

    <p>Storing urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the urethra?

    <p>Carrying urine from the bladder to the external opening of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the kidneys in the urinary system?

    <p>Filtering the blood and removing metabolic wastes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organ serves as a temporary storage reservoir for urine?

    <p>Urinary bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the urethra?

    <p>Eliminate urine from the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the ureters in the urinary system?

    <p>Transport urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can happen if urine is held for prolonged periods?

    <p>Urinary tract infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can drinking enough water throughout the day help prevent?

    <p>Formation of kidney stones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the muscles surrounding the urethra?

    <p>Control the voluntary release of urine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can good personal hygiene in the genital area help prevent?

    <p>Urinary tract infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can a healthy lifestyle contribute to?

    <p>Overall well-being of kidneys and urinary tract</p> Signup and view all the answers

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