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What is the primary function of the kidneys in regulating the volume and composition of body fluids?
What is the primary function of the kidneys in regulating the volume and composition of body fluids?
- Eliminating water to increase blood pressure
- Reabsorbing bicarbonate to regulate acid-base balance
- Producing erythropoietin to stimulate red blood cell production
- Regulating the excretion of water and NaCl (correct)
What is the function of the internal urethral sphincter?
What is the function of the internal urethral sphincter?
- To control the flow of urine from the urethra to the exterior
- To control the flow of urine from the bladder to the urethra (correct)
- To control the flow of blood to the kidneys
- To control the flow of urine from the ureter to the bladder
What is the effect of increased blood volume on GFR?
What is the effect of increased blood volume on GFR?
- It decreases GFR
- It varies depending on the individual
- It increases GFR (correct)
- It has no effect on GFR
What is the name of the enzyme secreted by the kidneys that activates the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system?
What is the name of the enzyme secreted by the kidneys that activates the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system?
What is the fluid called that enters the capsular space after being filtered through the capillary walls?
What is the fluid called that enters the capsular space after being filtered through the capillary walls?
Which hormone increases the reabsorption of calcium in the kidneys?
Which hormone increases the reabsorption of calcium in the kidneys?
What is the function of the kidneys in regulating acid-base balance?
What is the function of the kidneys in regulating acid-base balance?
What is the functional unit of the kidney?
What is the functional unit of the kidney?
Which ions does the urinary system regulate, among others?
Which ions does the urinary system regulate, among others?
What is the hormone released by the heart in response to atrial stretching that reduces glomerular filtration rate?
What is the hormone released by the heart in response to atrial stretching that reduces glomerular filtration rate?
What is the term for the artificial cleansing of the blood?
What is the term for the artificial cleansing of the blood?
What is the name of the type of blood vessel that leads to the peritubular capillaries?
What is the name of the type of blood vessel that leads to the peritubular capillaries?
What is the result of increased abdominal pressure on the urinary system?
What is the result of increased abdominal pressure on the urinary system?
What is the effect of an increase in blood pressure on glomerular filtration rate?
What is the effect of an increase in blood pressure on glomerular filtration rate?
What is the mechanism by which the body regulates glomerular filtration rate in response to changes in blood pressure?
What is the mechanism by which the body regulates glomerular filtration rate in response to changes in blood pressure?
What is the effect of sympathetic nervous system activation on glomerular filtration rate?
What is the effect of sympathetic nervous system activation on glomerular filtration rate?
What is the effect of angiotensin II on GFR?
What is the effect of angiotensin II on GFR?
What percentage of resting cardiac output does the kidneys receive?
What percentage of resting cardiac output does the kidneys receive?
What is the primary function of the scrotum?
What is the primary function of the scrotum?
What is the site of sperm production in the male reproductive system?
What is the site of sperm production in the male reproductive system?
What is the function of the prostate gland?
What is the function of the prostate gland?
What is the term for the developing organism from fertilization to the end of 8 weeks?
What is the term for the developing organism from fertilization to the end of 8 weeks?
What is the term for the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the female reproductive system?
What is the term for the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the female reproductive system?
What is the function of the epididymis in the male reproductive system?
What is the function of the epididymis in the male reproductive system?
What is the main function of the fallopian tubes in the female reproductive system?
What is the main function of the fallopian tubes in the female reproductive system?
What is the inner layer of the uterus wall responsible for?
What is the inner layer of the uterus wall responsible for?
What is the purpose of Cooper's ligaments in the female breast?
What is the purpose of Cooper's ligaments in the female breast?
What hormones primarily increase mammary gland size at puberty?
What hormones primarily increase mammary gland size at puberty?
What is the term for the synthesis and ejection of milk production in the mammary glands?
What is the term for the synthesis and ejection of milk production in the mammary glands?
What is the location of the uterus in the female reproductive system?
What is the location of the uterus in the female reproductive system?
What is the function of the ductus deferens in the male reproductive system?
What is the function of the ductus deferens in the male reproductive system?
What is the site of testosterone production in the male reproductive system?
What is the site of testosterone production in the male reproductive system?
What is the purpose of the ligaments that hold the ovaries in place?
What is the purpose of the ligaments that hold the ovaries in place?
What is the site of implantation of the fertilized egg in the uterus?
What is the site of implantation of the fertilized egg in the uterus?
What is the function of the seminal vesicles in the male reproductive system?
What is the function of the seminal vesicles in the male reproductive system?
What primarily controls the production and ejection of milk in the mammary glands?
What primarily controls the production and ejection of milk in the mammary glands?
What is the function of the bulbourethral glands in the male reproductive system?
What is the function of the bulbourethral glands in the male reproductive system?
What is the primary function of the scrotum in the male reproductive system?
What is the primary function of the scrotum in the male reproductive system?
What is the location of the mammary glands in the female breast?
What is the location of the mammary glands in the female breast?
What is the function of the uterus in the female reproductive system?
What is the function of the uterus in the female reproductive system?
What is the term for the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the male reproductive system?
What is the term for the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the male reproductive system?
What type of glands are the mammary glands modified from?
What type of glands are the mammary glands modified from?
What holds the ovaries in place?
What holds the ovaries in place?
What is the site of fertilization of the ovum?
What is the site of fertilization of the ovum?
What are the mammary glands located in?
What are the mammary glands located in?
What do the uterosacral ligaments support?
What do the uterosacral ligaments support?
What are the mammary glands modified from?
What are the mammary glands modified from?
What is the inner layer of the uterus wall responsible for?
What is the inner layer of the uterus wall responsible for?
What is the primary function of the epididymis in the male reproductive system?
What is the primary function of the epididymis in the male reproductive system?
What is the purpose of the scrotum in the male reproductive system?
What is the purpose of the scrotum in the male reproductive system?
Which gland secretes fluid into the urethra that supports sperm function?
Which gland secretes fluid into the urethra that supports sperm function?
What is the term for the developing organism from 9 weeks to birth?
What is the term for the developing organism from 9 weeks to birth?
Which part of the male reproductive system transports sperm and urine to the exterior?
Which part of the male reproductive system transports sperm and urine to the exterior?
What is the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the male reproductive system?
What is the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the male reproductive system?
