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Urinary System Overview and Functions

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What is the main function of the urinary system?

Regulating body temperature

Producing hormones for growth

Transporting nutrients to the cells

Removing waste products from the body (correct)

Which organ is responsible for the filtration of blood and formation of urine?

Kidney (correct)

Bladder

Urethra

Ureter

What are the common symptoms experienced by Tim, indicating a urinary issue?

Joint pain and muscle weakness

Chest pain and shortness of breath

Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain (correct)

Headache and dizziness

Which organ stores urine before it is excreted from the body?

Bladder Signup and view all the answers

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

Transporting urine from the kidneys to the bladder Signup and view all the answers

In which age group does Tim belong?

36-45 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the renal system?

Regulation of blood pH and pressure Signup and view all the answers

Which structure in the kidney filters unwanted metabolites and ionic salts from blood?

Bowman’s capsule Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the glomerulus in the kidney?

Basic filtration of red blood cells and large proteins Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the juxtaglomerular complex in the kidney?

Control blood pressure Signup and view all the answers

Where does urine pool before passing into the ureters?

Collecting duct Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of podocytes in the kidney?

Form a network around the capillaries with tiny slits for small proteins to pass through Signup and view all the answers

Which structure is made of renal cells and surrounds the glomerulus?

Bowman’s capsule Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the efferent arteriole in the kidney?

Filtered blood leaves Signup and view all the answers

How many nephrons are there in each kidney?

1000000 Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the distal renal tubule in the kidney?

Fine-tuning exchange of ionic salts and water Signup and view all the answers