Urinary System: Study Guide 1

True or False

31. The renal pyramids are the functional unit of the kidneys. False, nephron

33. The ureters are tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the urethra. False, bladder

34. The large intestine discharges food wastes through the process of defecation. True

Multiple Choice

121. The __ excrete(s) uric acid, urea, electrolytes, water and other waste.

a. kidneys

b. liver

c. large intestine

d. lungs

122. The __ eliminate(s) water and heat through the process of perspiration.

a. kidneys

b. skin

c. liver

d. lungs

123. Which one of the following statements correctly completes the statement: "The urinary system includes __."

a. two kidneys, two ureters, two bladders, and one urethra

b. one kidney, two ureters, one bladder, and two urethra

c. two kidneys, two ureters, one bladder, and two urethra

d. two kidneys, two ureters, one bladder, and one urethra

126. The __ is the largest gland in the body.

a. heart

b. liver

c. lungs

d. kidneys

128. The __ is a hollow organ constructed of walls of elastic fibers and involuntary muscles that acts as a reservoir for the urine.

a. kidney

b. bladder

c. urethra

d. all of the above

129. __ is the chemical examination of urine.

a. differential

b. urinalysis

c. refractometry

d. spectographometry

130. Normal healthy urine is __ in color.

a. hazy yellow

b. clear reddish brown

c. clear yellow

d. pale green

11. What structure is substantially longer in males than in females?

a. bladder

b. urethra

c. ureter

12. Which of the following is considered an abnormal content of urine?

a. blood

b. potassium

c. urea

d. water

13. Where is urine produced?

a. kidneys

b. liver

c. gallbladder

d. urinary bladder

14. Where are the kidneys located?

a. 7th cervical vertebrae

b. 6th thoracic vertebrae

c. 12th thoracic vertebrae

d. sternum

15. What is the name of the sac that holds the urine before it expels from the body?

a. gallbladder

b. kidney

c. urinary bladder

d. nephron

16. (Bonus) Label the diagram of the urinary system.

1. inferior vena cava

2. adrenal gland

3. renal artery

4. renal vein

5. kidney

6. aorta

7. ureter

8. hilum