Understanding Kidney Functions and Urinary Physiology Quiz

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1. What are the functions of the urinary system?

Regulation of body temperature

Production of red blood cells

Transport of oxygen throughout the body

Osmoregulationcontrol of blood PHremoval of excess saltsremoval of urearmoval of other waste products

The functions of the urinary system are primarily focused on maintaining proper balance of fluids and electrolytes in the body, as well as removing waste products. The incorrect answers provided do not align with the main functions of the urinary system.

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2. What is the function of the renal vein?

Transports oxygen to the cells

Helps in digestion of food

Returns clean blood into he blood stream

Removes waste products from the blood

The renal vein carries filtered, clean blood back to the bloodstream after it has passed through the kidneys for filtration.

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The renal vein carries filtered, clean blood back to the bloodstream after it has passed through the kidneys for filtration.

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3. What is the primary function of the kidney?

C. Produces insulin.

A. Regulates body temperature.

B. Aids in digestion.

Removes waste products and toxins from the blood as urine

The kidney's main function is to remove waste products and toxins from the blood as urine. It does not regulate body temperature, aid in digestion, or produce insulin.

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The kidney's main function is to remove waste products and toxins from the blood as urine. It does not regulate body temperature, aid in digestion, or produce insulin.

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4. What is the function of the ureters?

Stores urine in the kidneys.

Carries urine to the bladder

Filters waste products from the blood.

Absorbs nutrients from food.

The ureters are responsible for carrying urine from the kidneys to the bladder for storage and eventual excretion from the body.

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The ureters are responsible for carrying urine from the kidneys to the bladder for storage and eventual excretion from the body.

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5. What is ultrafiltration?

The process of filtering large molecules in the kidneys

Very small molecules such as water sugars etc are forced across the capillary walls (glomerulus) into the bowmans capsule by... Very small molecules such as water sugars etc are forced across the capillary walls (glomerulus) into the bowmans capsule by blood pressure

The movement of blood through the lungs for oxygenation

A type of chemical reaction occurring in the liver

Ultrafiltration is a process in the kidneys where small molecules are filtered into the Bowman's capsule due to blood pressure, not the filtering of large molecules, blood oxygenation, or liver chemical reactions.

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6. What is selective reabsorption?

Selective reabsorption only occurs in the loop of Henle and not the convoluted tubules.

Useful molecules are actively transported back into the capillaries from the tubules (convoluted tbules and loop of henle) and back... Useful molecules are actively transported back into the capillaries from the tubules (convoluted tbules and loop of henle) and back into the bloodstream

Molecules are excreted out of the body through urine.

All molecules that enter the kidneys are stored in the bladder.

Selective reabsorption is a crucial process in the kidneys where useful molecules are reabsorbed and transported back into the bloodstream to maintain essential balance within the body.

Explanation

Selective reabsorption is a crucial process in the kidneys where useful molecules are reabsorbed and transported back into the bloodstream to maintain essential balance within the body.

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7. What is the process of excretion?

Reproduction

Nutrient absorption

Gas exchange

Waste (rine) passes from the tubules into the collecting ducts and is removed viathe ureters for storage by the bladder... Waste (rine) passes from the tubules into the collecting ducts and is removed viathe ureters for storage by the bladder and removal by the urethra

Excretion is the process of removing waste products from the body, not to be confused with other physiological processes like nutrient absorption, gas exchange, or reproduction.

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Excretion is the process of removing waste products from the body, not to be confused with other physiological processes like nutrient absorption, gas exchange, or reproduction.

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8. Label the parts of the urinary system.

Lungs, stomach, intestines, heart

Brain, spinal cord, nerves, eyes

Liver, pancreas, gallbladder, spleen

The urinary system consists of the kidneys (which filter blood and produce urine), ureters (tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder), bladder (stores urine), and urethra (tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body).

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9. What is the function of the bladder?

Produces urine for storage

Filters waste from the blood

Aids in digestion

Stores urine for removal

The bladder serves as a storage organ for urine before it is removed from the body.

Explanation

The bladder serves as a storage organ for urine before it is removed from the body.

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10. What is the function of the urethra?

Removes urine

Filters blood

Produces urine

Stores urine

The urethra is a tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body, allowing for the removal of urine. It does not produce urine, store urine, or filter blood.

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The urethra is a tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body, allowing for the removal of urine. It does not produce urine, store urine, or filter blood.

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11. What is the structure of a kidney nephron?

A kidney nephron consists of a ureter, bladder, and urethra.

A kidney nephron consists of a heart, lungs, and liver.

A kidney nephron consists of a stomach, small intestine, and large intestine.

The structure of a kidney nephron includes specific components responsible for filtering blood and regulating electrolyte balance in the body.

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The structure of a kidney nephron includes specific components responsible for filtering blood and regulating electrolyte balance in the body.

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12. What are the components of urine?

Proteins

Sugar

Amino acids

Water salts ureaother general waste product

Urine is primarily composed of water, salts, urea, and other general waste products. It does not typically contain significant amounts of sugar, amino acids, or proteins, which are filtered out by the kidneys.

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13. Explain the negative feedback loop in the kidneys.

The hypothalamus detects high water concentration in the blood, leading to increased ADH release.

The release of ADH is triggered by overhydration.

The amount of water reabsorbed into the blood is controlled by aldosterone, released by the adrenal glands.

The amount of water reabsorbed into the blood is controlled by the ADH which is store and released into the... The amount of water reabsorbed into the blood is controlled by the ADH which is store and released into the blood by the posterior lobe of the pituatary glad. The release of ADH is triggerd by dehydration the hyothalmus detects when the water concentration of blood is low and triggers the release of of AD an increase in the level of adh increases the amount of water that is reabsorbd from the nephron into the blood. the reabsorbtion of water from the nephron into the blood decreases the volume of urine expelled from the kidneys and increases the hydration level of the blood. This mechanism reduces the amount of water in the blood to an acceptable level

The correct answer describes the negative feedback loop in the kidneys involving ADH, dehydration detection, increased water reabsorption, and reduction in urine volume to regulate blood hydration. The incorrect answers provide inaccurate information related to the control mechanisms and triggers of water reabsorption, deviating from the described feedback loop.

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14. What is the primary function of the renal artery?

Brings in dirty blood for the removal of waste products

Regulates blood pressure in the kidneys

Carries oxygenated blood to the kidneys

Removes waste from the kidneys

The renal artery brings in blood containing waste products to the kidneys for filtration and removal of these waste products.

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The renal artery brings in blood containing waste products to the kidneys for filtration and removal of these waste products.

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15. Labeling of a kidney

Liver lobes, gallbladder, spleen

Bladder, urethra, ureter

Stomach, small intestine, large intestine

The correct labeling of a kidney includes the renal cortex (outer region), renal medulla (inner region), and renal pelvis (funnel-shaped structure that collects urine). The incorrect answers provided do not accurately represent the structures of a kidney.

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16. What are the components of the human urinary system?

Two kidneystwo ureterstwo bladderstwo urethras

Two kidneysone ureterone bladderone urethra

One kidneytwo uretersone bladderone urethra

Two kidneystwo uretersone bladderone urethra

The urinary system in humans consists of two kidneys, two ureters, one bladder, and one urethra. Each component plays a crucial role in the excretion of waste and maintenance of fluid balance in the body.

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