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What is the primary function of the renal arteries in the urinary system?
What is the primary function of the renal arteries in the urinary system?
- To collect urine from calyces
- To deliver blood to the kidney for filtration (correct)
- To carry blood away from the kidney
- To filter waste from the blood
Which component of the urinary system is responsible for storing urine until it is expelled from the body?
Which component of the urinary system is responsible for storing urine until it is expelled from the body?
- Urethra
- Renal pelvis
- Urinary bladder (correct)
- Ureters
What role do nephrons play in the kidney's function?
What role do nephrons play in the kidney's function?
- They transport urine to the bladder
- They act as tiny filters for blood (correct)
- They collect urine from the ureters
- They regulate the diameter of renal arteries
Which structure in the urinary system is primarily responsible for expelling urine from the body?
Which structure in the urinary system is primarily responsible for expelling urine from the body?
Which of the following correctly matches a component with its function in the urinary system?
Which of the following correctly matches a component with its function in the urinary system?
What is the main waste product filtered out of the blood by the kidneys?
What is the main waste product filtered out of the blood by the kidneys?
Which structure acts as a conduit for urine transport from the kidneys to the bladder?
Which structure acts as a conduit for urine transport from the kidneys to the bladder?
Approximately how much urine does the urinary system produce daily?
Approximately how much urine does the urinary system produce daily?
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Urinary System
Urinary System
The system responsible for removing waste and producing urine.
Kidneys
Kidneys
Bean-shaped organs that filter blood and produce urine.
Nephrons
Nephrons
Tiny tubes in kidneys that filter blood and create urine.
Renal Arteries
Renal Arteries
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Renal Veins
Renal Veins
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Urinary Bladder
Urinary Bladder
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Ureters
Ureters
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Urethra
Urethra
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