Kidney Quiz
- 1.
The kidneys' only function is to remove harmful toxins from the blood.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The kidneys perform multiple functions. Removing harmful toxins from the blood is the main function of the kidney but it is not the only function. For more info, visit: https://www.kidneychat.com/function-of-the-kidney.htmlRate this question:
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- 2.
Everyone is born with two (2) kidneys.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Most people are born with two (2) kidneys but some are born with a single (one) kidney.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The urinary system usually consists of how many organs?
- A.
Two (2)
- B.
Four (4)
- C.
Five (5)
- D.
Six (6)
Correct Answer
D. Six (6)Explanation
The urinary system usually consists of six (6) organs: two (2) kidneys, two (2) ureters, one (1) bladder and one (1) urethra. For further details, visit: https://www.kidneychat.com/urinary-system.htmlRate this question:
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- 4.
The long tube that connects the kidneys to the bladder is known as the:
- A.
Urethra
- B.
Renal artery
- C.
Ureter
- D.
Renal column
Correct Answer
C. UreterExplanation
The ureter is the long narrow duct (tube) that conveys (transports) urine from the kidneys to the bladder. For more info, visit:https://www.kidneychat.com/kidney-anatomy.htmlRate this question:
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- 5.
Where are the kidneys normally located?
- A.
Toward the front of the abdominal cavity.
- B.
Toward the back of the abdominal cavity, just above the waist.
- C.
In the pelvic area.
- D.
In the chest cavity.
Correct Answer
B. Toward the back of the abdominal cavity, just above the waist.Explanation
The kidneys are normally located toward the back of the abdominal cavity, just above the waist. For more info, visit: https://www.kidneychat.com/kidney-anatomy.htmlRate this question:
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- 6.
Which human organ is the most transplanted organ in the world?
- A.
The heart
- B.
The liver
- C.
The kidney
- D.
The pancreas
Correct Answer
C. The kidneyExplanation
According to statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO) the kidney is the most transplanted organ in the world. For more info, visit: https://www.kidneychat.com/Rate this question:
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- 7.
Nephrons are...
- A.
Part of the nervous system.
- B.
Microscopic structures in the kidneys that filter the blood.
- C.
Structures within the bladder that are responsible for producing urine.
- D.
Part of the kidney's gross anatomy.
Correct Answer
B. Microscopic structures in the kidneys that filter the blood.Explanation
Nephrons are microscopic structures within the kidneys that are responsible for filtering blood.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Excretion is...
- A.
The process of removing metabolic waste from the body's tissues.
- B.
The elimination of undigested food from the colon.
- C.
The reabsorption of water, salt and amino acids back into the blood stream.
- D.
The process of protein digestion.
Correct Answer
A. The process of removing metabolic waste from the body's tissues.Explanation
Excretion is the process of removing metabolic wastes from the body's tissues.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The bladder is part of the urinary system.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The urinary system usually consists of six (6) organs: two (2) kidneys, two (2) ureters, one (1) bladder and one (1) urethra. For further details, visit: https://www.kidneychat.com/urinary-system.htmlRate this question:
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- 10.
The kidneys play a crucial role in regulating blood pressure.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Regulating blood pressure is a crucial role of the kidneys. For more info, visit: https://www.kidneychat.com/function-of-the-kidney.htmlRate this question:
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- 11.
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a symptom of kidney failure but not a cause of kidney failure.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
High blood pressure (hypertension) is both a cause and symptom of kidney (renal) failure. For more info, visit: https://www.kidneychat.com/high-blood-pressure.htmlRate this question:
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- 12.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is sometimes referred to as insulin-dependent diabetes.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Type 1 (not type 2) diabetes mellitus is sometimes referred to as insulin-dependent diabetes. For more info, visit: https://www.kidneychat.com/diabetes.htmlRate this question:
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- 13.
An infection of the kidney is known as...
- A.
Pyelonephritis
- B.
Cystitis
- C.
Kidney reflux
- D.
Urethritis
Correct Answer
A. PyelonephritisExplanation
An infection of the kidney is known as pyelonephritis. Urethritis is an infection of the urethra and cystitis is an infection of the bladder.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Urinary tract infection (UTI) affects more women than men.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
UTI affects more women than men. It affects 1 in every 5 women.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is usually classified into different stages, depending on its severity. How many stages is CKD classified into?
- A.
Three (3)
- B.
Four (4)
- C.
Five (5)
- D.
Six (6)
Correct Answer
C. Five (5)Explanation
CKD is classified into five (5) different stages. Stage one (1) is the least severe and stage five (5) the most severe.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Dialysis is used to treat all stages of kidney failure.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Dialysis is used to treat the most severe stages of renal failure.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Acute kidney failure is...
- A.
The most severe form of kidney disease.
- B.
Stage five (5) kidney disease.
- C.
A sudden and rapid decline in kidney function.
- D.
A decline in kidney function over many years.
Correct Answer
C. A sudden and rapid decline in kidney function.Explanation
Acute kidney failure is a sudden and rapid decline in kidney function.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Chronic kidney failure is a long term, gradual loss of kidney function.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 19.
Dialysis must be used to treat all stages of renal failure.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Dialysis is used to treat only severe forms of renal failure. For more info, please visit:https://www.kidneychat.com/kidney-disease-stages.htmlRate this question:
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- 20.
Kidney stones always cause severe pain and blockage of the urinary tract.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Not all kidney stones cause blockage of the urinary tract. Some stones are small enough to pass through the urinary tract unnoticed and without causing blockageRate this question:
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- 21.
Alport Syndrome often affects more females than males.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Alport Syndrome is a hereditary kidney disorder that often affects more males than females.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Anyone who is diagnosed with renal failure requires a kidney transplant.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Only patients with the most severe form of renal failure (end stage renal disease) require a kidney transplant.Rate this question:
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- 23.
A successful renal transplant is only possible if the donor and recipient are related.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
A successful renal transplant is possible once the blood and tissue profiles of the donor and recipient are compatible (even if the donor and recipient are not related).Rate this question:
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- 24.
Urinary incontinence is best described as...
- A.
The inability to produce urine.
- B.
Blockage of the urinary tract.
- C.
The involuntary leakage of urine from the bladder.
- D.
Infection of the urinary tract.
Correct Answer
C. The involuntary leakage of urine from the bladder.Explanation
Urinary incontinence is the inability to hold in urine or the involuntary leakage of urine from the bladder.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Urinary incontinence affects more women than men.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Urinary incontinence affects twice as many women as men.Rate this question:
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