Exam 15: The Urinary System

Identify the process that occurs in the kidney. A) tubular reabsorption B) glomerular filtration C) tubular secretion -Unneeded substances such as potassium, urea, and creatinine are moved from the blood of the peritubular capillaries into the filtrate

Filtrate typically does NOT contain ________.

When blood pH begins to rise, the respiratory control centers in the brain are ________.

Identify these organs of the urinary system with their associated descriptions: A) ureter B) urethra C) urinary bladder -Contains three layers of smooth muscle known as the detrusor muscle

Hypospadias is a condition of male children that involves ________.

The chemical buffer system that includes carbonic acid and its salt, which ties up the H⁺ released by strong acids, is called the ________.

Aldosterone does NOT directly or indirectly regulate ________.

Which system removes excess carbon dioxide from the blood?

Most nephrons are located within the renal ________.

Which one of the following is NOT one of the functions of the kidneys?

Identify these organs of the urinary system with their associated descriptions: A) ureter B) urethra C) urinary bladder -Contains an area called the trigone formed by the openings of the ureters and urethra

The abnormal condition that results from the lack of ADH release, causing huge amounts of very dilute urine to be voided, is called ________.

A diet rich in proteins such as eggs, cheese, and whole-wheat products produces urine with an alkaline pH.

Urine may routinely contain sodium, potassium, proteins, and red blood cells.

Identify the process that occurs in the kidney. A) tubular reabsorption B) glomerular filtration C) tubular secretion -Water and solutes are forced from the blood into the glomerular capsule of the nephron

The blood vessel carrying blood from the aorta into the kidney is the ________.

The hormone released by the posterior pituitary to prevent excessive water loss in the urine is ________.

Which of the following is the major stimulus for the thirst mechanism?

The average adult urinary bladder is moderately full with ________ of urine within it.

Identify the urinary structure with its associated description: A) renal vein B) renal medulla C) calyces D) renal pelvis E) renal (medullary) pyramids F) renal columns G) renal cortex -Blood is transported away from the kidney in this vessel