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What is the main function of the urinary system?
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?
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?
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?
Which organ stores urine before it is excreted from the body?
What is the role of the ureter in the urinary system?
What is the role of the ureter in the urinary system?
In which age group does Tim belong?
In which age group does Tim belong?
What is the main function of the renal system?
What is the main function of the renal system?
Which structure in the kidney filters unwanted metabolites and ionic salts from blood?
Which structure in the kidney filters unwanted metabolites and ionic salts from blood?
What is the main function of the glomerulus in the kidney?
What is the main function of the glomerulus in the kidney?
What is the function of the juxtaglomerular complex in the kidney?
What is the function of the juxtaglomerular complex in the kidney?
Where does urine pool before passing into the ureters?
Where does urine pool before passing into the ureters?
What is the role of podocytes in the kidney?
What is the role of podocytes in the kidney?
Which structure is made of renal cells and surrounds the glomerulus?
Which structure is made of renal cells and surrounds the glomerulus?
What is the function of the efferent arteriole in the kidney?
What is the function of the efferent arteriole in the kidney?
How many nephrons are there in each kidney?
How many nephrons are there in each kidney?
What is the role of the distal renal tubule in the kidney?
What is the role of the distal renal tubule in the kidney?
