Urinary System Structure and Function: Online Learning Quizzes

Question 1

How does the juxtaglomerular apparatus help regulate blood pressure?

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Detects changes in blood pressure and releases renin.

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Filters waste from the blood.

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Produces hormones that control blood sugar.

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Stores urine before it is released.

Question 2

In urine formation, how do the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) and distal convoluted tubule (DCT) differ in their primary functions?

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PCT: reabsorbs nutrients and water; DCT: fine-tunes ionic balance

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PCT: secretes waste; DCT: reabsorbs water

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PCT: reabsorbs water and ions; DCT: secretes ions

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PCT: secretes ions and water; DCT: reabsorbs nutrients

Question 3

Which microorganism is the most common cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

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Escherichia coli

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Staphylococcus aureus

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Candida albicans

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Klebsiella pneumoniae

Question 4

Which of the following structures is responsible for the production of urine?

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Kidney

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Ureter

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Bladder

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Urethra

Question 5

The functional unit of the kidney that carries out urine formation is called the:

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Nephron

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Glomerulus

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Bowman's capsule

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Loop of Henle

Question 6

The initial filtration process of blood to form urine occurs in the:

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Glomerulus

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Reabsorption tubules

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Secretion tubules

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Collecting ducts

Question 7

Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the kidneys to conserve water?

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Antidiuretic hormone

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Aldosterone

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Parathyroid hormone

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Calcitonin

Question 8

The primary function of the ureters is to transport urine from the:

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Kidneys to the bladder

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Bladder to the urethra

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Glomerulus to the collecting ducts

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Bowman's capsule to the loop of Henle

Question 9

Which structure serves as a reservoir for collecting and temporarily storing urine?

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Bladder

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Kidney

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Ureter

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Urethra

Question 10

The term that describes the elimination of waste products from the body in the form of urine is:

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Excretion

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Defecation

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Respiration

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Perspiration

Question 11

Which of the following substances is NOT typically found in urine?

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Glucose

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Water

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Urea

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Electrolytes

Question 12

The structure responsible for expelling urine from the body is the:

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Urethra

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Kidney

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Ureter

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Bladder

Question 13

How does antidiuretic hormone (ADH) regulate urine output?

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Decreases urine output by increasing water reabsorption in the collecting ducts.

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Increases urine output by reducing water reabsorption in the collecting ducts.

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Increases urine output by inhibiting water reabsorption in the proximal convoluted tubule.

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the urinary system?

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Production of hormones

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Excretion of waste products

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Regulation of blood pressure

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Maintenance of electrolyte balance

Question 15

Which structure in the kidney is responsible for filtering blood and producing urine?

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Nephron

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Ureter

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Bladder

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Urethra

Question 16

What is the name of the hormone that stimulates water reabsorption in the kidneys, resulting in more concentrated urine?

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Antidiuretic hormone

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Aldosterone

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Renin

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Erythropoietin

Question 17

Which type of urinary incontinence is characterized by sudden, involuntary loss of urine, often associated with laughing or coughing?

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Stress incontinence

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Urge incontinence

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Mixed incontinence

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Overflow incontinence

Question 18

What is the primary function of the bladder in the urinary system?

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Temporary storage and elimination of urine

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Filtration of blood

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Production of hormones

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Reabsorption of water and nutrients

Question 19

What are the microscopic functional units in the kidneys responsible for urine production called?

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Nephrons

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Glomeruli

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Tubules

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Papillae

Question 20

What is the term for the condition characterized by excessive production of urine?

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Polyuria

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Oliguria

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Anuria

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Hematuria

Question 21

Which component does NOT directly participate in filtering blood during glomerular filtration?

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Efferent arteriole

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Glomerular capillaries

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Bowman's capsule

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Afferent arteriole

Question 22

Which of the following is a key characteristic of glomerular filtration?

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Filtration of all components of blood plasma except proteins

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Active transport of molecules across the glomerular capillaries

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Reabsorption of water and essential nutrients from the glomerular filtrate

Question 23

Which part of the nephron becomes more permeable to water when antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is present, leading to increased water reabsorption?

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Collecting ducts

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Proximal convoluted tubule

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Loop of Henle

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Distal convoluted tubule

Question 24

Which urinalysis finding suggests a possible urinary tract infection (UTI)?

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Presence of bacteria

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pH of 6.5

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Specific gravity of 1.015

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Absence of white blood cells

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a function of the glomerulus?

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Reabsorption of glucose

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Filtration of blood

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Secretion of substances into the Bowman's capsule

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Excretion of waste products

Question 26

Which hormone is responsible for regulating water reabsorption in the collecting ducts?

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Aldosterone

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Renin

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Angiotensin II

Question 27

Which of the following is the largest and most superficial layer of the renal cortex?

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Renal cortex

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Renal medulla

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Renal capsule

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Pelvis of the kidney

Question 28

Which of the following structures is responsible for transporting urine from the kidney to the bladder?

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Ureters

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Nephrons

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Collecting ducts

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Renal pelvis

Question 29

Which of the following is a type of renal calculi (kidney stones) composed of calcium oxalate?

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Apatite stones

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Uric acid stones

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Struvite stones

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Cystine stones

Question 30

What is the functional unit of the kidney called?

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Nephron

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Ureter

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Glomerulus

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Bladder

Question 31

Which section of the nephron is responsible for reabsorbing water, salts, and nutrients?

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Proximal convoluted tubule

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Descending loop of Henle

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Collecting duct

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Distal convoluted tubule

Question 32

Which hormone regulates water reabsorption in the collecting ducts?

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Aldosterone

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Testosterone

Question 33

What is a common symptom of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

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Frequent urination

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Fever

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Muscle weakness

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Headache

Question 34

Which part of the urinary system serves as a reservoir for urine?

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Bladder

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Urethra

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Ureter

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Kidney

Question 35

Which type of urinary incontinence is characterized by the involuntary loss of urine during sleep?

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Nocturnal enuresis

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Overflow incontinence

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Urge incontinence

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Stress incontinence

Question 36

Which type of renal failure is defined by a gradual loss of kidney function over a prolonged period?

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Chronic renal failure

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Nephrolithiasis

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End-stage renal disease

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Acute renal failure

Question 37

Which of the following hormones promotes the reabsorption of water in the collecting duct, enhancing water conservation?

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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Aldosterone

Question 38

Identify the primary function of the nephron, the functional unit of the kidney:

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Filter waste products and regulate fluid and electrolyte balance

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Store bile

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Produce red blood cells

Question 39

Which part of the nephron is responsible for reabsorbing essential nutrients and ions back into the bloodstream?

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Proximal convoluted tubule (PCT)

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Glomerulus

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Loop of Henle

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Collecting duct

Question 40

Describe the main function of Bowman's capsule:

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Enclose the glomerulus and facilitate the filtration of blood

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Produce urine

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Store urine

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Transport urine to the bladder

Question 41

Which of the following structures is NOT a component of the urinary tract?

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Gallbladder

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Kidneys

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Ureters

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Bladder

Question 42

Identify the primary function of the collecting duct in the urinary system:

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Modify and concentrate urine by altering its composition

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Produce urine

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Filter blood

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Transport urine to the bladder

Question 43

Which of the following microorganisms is commonly associated with urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

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Escherichia coli (E. coli)

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Streptococcus pneumonia

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Staphylococcus aureus

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Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Question 44

Identify the hormone that stimulates the kidneys to retain sodium and water, influencing fluid balance:

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Aldosterone

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Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

Question 45

Name the condition characterized by frequent urination and excessive thirst, indicating an imbalance in fluid regulation:

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Diabetes insipidus

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Diabetes mellitus

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Kidney failure

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Urinary tract infection (UTI)

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the urinary system?

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Transporting oxygen and nutrients to body cells

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Filtering waste products from the blood

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Producing and releasing urine

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Regulating blood pressure and electrolyte balance

Question 47

The functional unit of the kidney responsible for urine formation is the:

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Nephron

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Bladder

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Ureter

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Urethra

Question 48

The hormone that regulates water reabsorption in the kidneys is:

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Thyroid-stimulating hormone

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Parathyroid hormone

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Aldosterone

Question 49

Which of the following is a type of urinary incontinence?

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Stress incontinence

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Nephrotic syndrome

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Diabetes insipidus

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Renal calculi

Question 50

The structure that connects the kidney to the bladder is the:

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Ureter

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Urethra

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Bladder

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Nephron

Question 51

Which of the following is a common symptom of urinary tract infection (UTI)?

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Frequent urination

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Blurred vision

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High blood pressure

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Muscle weakness

Question 52

The process of filtering blood in the kidneys is known as:

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Glomerular filtration

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Tubular reabsorption

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Urinary excretion

Question 53

The primary role of the urethra is to:

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Transport urine out of the body

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Produce hormones

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Filter blood

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Store urine