Urinary System: Study Guide 1
- Feb 7, 2023
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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.
inferior vena cava
adrenal gland
renal artery
renal vein
kidney
aorta
ureter
hilum
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