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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?

  • Urethra
  • Renal pelvis
  • Urinary bladder (correct)
  • Ureters
  • 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?

    <p>Urethra (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly matches a component with its function in the urinary system?

    <p>Medulla - contains renal pyramids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main waste product filtered out of the blood by the kidneys?

    <p>Urea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure acts as a conduit for urine transport from the kidneys to the bladder?

    <p>Ureters (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Approximately how much urine does the urinary system produce daily?

    <p>2 liters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Urinary System

    The system responsible for removing waste and producing urine.

    Kidneys

    Bean-shaped organs that filter blood and produce urine.

    Nephrons

    Tiny tubes in kidneys that filter blood and create urine.

    Renal Arteries

    Blood vessels that carry blood to the kidneys for filtration.

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    Renal Veins

    Blood vessels that carry blood away from the kidneys after filtration.

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    Urinary Bladder

    A muscular sac that stores urine until urination.

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    Ureters

    Tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

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    Urethra

    The tube through which urine exits the body.

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