1.
The kidneys' only function is to remove harmful toxins from the blood.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
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.html
2.
Everyone is born with two (2) kidneys.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Most people are born with two (2) kidneys but some are born with a single (one) kidney.
3.
The urinary system usually consists of how many organs?
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.html
4.
The long tube that connects the kidneys to the bladder is known as the:
Correct Answer
C. Ureter
Explanation
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.html
5.
Where are the kidneys normally located?
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.html
6.
Which human organ is the most transplanted organ in the world?
Correct Answer
C. The kidney
Explanation
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/
7.
Nephrons are...
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.
8.
Excretion is...
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.
9.
The bladder is part of the urinary system.
Correct Answer
A. True
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.html
10.
The kidneys play a crucial role in regulating blood pressure.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Regulating blood pressure is a crucial role of the kidneys. For more info, visit: https://www.kidneychat.com/function-of-the-kidney.html
11.
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a symptom of kidney failure but not a cause of kidney failure.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
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.html
12.
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is sometimes referred to as insulin-dependent diabetes.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Type 1 (not type 2) diabetes mellitus is sometimes referred to as insulin-dependent diabetes. For more info, visit: https://www.kidneychat.com/diabetes.html
13.
An infection of the kidney is known as...
Correct Answer
A. Pyelonephritis
Explanation
An infection of the kidney is known as pyelonephritis. Urethritis is an infection of the urethra and cystitis is an infection of the bladder.
14.
Urinary tract infection (UTI) affects more women than men.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
UTI affects more women than men. It affects 1 in every 5 women.
15.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is usually classified into different stages, depending on its severity. How many stages is CKD classified into?
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.
16.
Dialysis is used to treat all stages of kidney failure.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Dialysis is used to treat the most severe stages of renal failure.
17.
Acute kidney failure is...
Correct Answer
C. A sudden and rapid decline in kidney function.
Explanation
Acute kidney failure is a sudden and rapid decline in kidney function.
18.
Chronic kidney failure is a long term, gradual loss of kidney function.
Correct Answer
A. True
19.
Dialysis must be used to treat all stages of renal failure.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Dialysis is used to treat only severe forms of renal failure. For more info, please visit:https://www.kidneychat.com/kidney-disease-stages.html
20.
Kidney stones always cause severe pain and blockage of the urinary tract.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
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 blockage
21.
Alport Syndrome often affects more females than males.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Alport Syndrome is a hereditary kidney disorder that often affects more males than females.
22.
Anyone who is diagnosed with renal failure requires a kidney transplant.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Only patients with the most severe form of renal failure (end stage renal disease) require a kidney transplant.
23.
A successful renal transplant is only possible if the donor and recipient are related.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
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).
24.
Urinary incontinence is best described as...
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.
25.
Urinary incontinence affects more women than men.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Urinary incontinence affects twice as many women as men.