Exam 20: The Urinary System

MATCHING Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. -part of the nephron that lies between the distal and proximal convoluted tubules

The amount of fluid resorbed is only slightly less than the amount of fluid filtered.

Which of the following is one of the structures in the renal corpuscle?

Describe the structure and function of the urinary bladder.

MATCHING Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. -formed by the tubules of a number of different nephrons; the last tubule in the nephron

The collecting tubules of most nephrons stay in the cortex of the kidney,but the collecting tubules of juxtamedullary nephrons go deep into the medulla of the kidney.

The amount of filtrate can never be more than the amount resorbed.

MATCHING Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. -tube that drains into the collecting tubule

The calyces drain urine from the renal pyramids into the pelvis of the kidney.

Renal colic results from a streptococcal infection of the urinary tract.

The loop of Henle separates the distal convoluted tubule and the collecting duct.

MATCHING Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. -the blood vessel in the Bowman capsule

Match each disorder to its corresponding description or definition. -results from damage to the glomerular-capsular membrane; can be caused by an immune mechanism,heredity,or a bacterial infection

Which of the following are extensions of the cortical tissue that dip down into the medulla between the renal pyramids?

Tumors in the kidney are very rare and are almost always benign.

Which of the following parts of the kidney is actually an expansion of the upper end of the ureter?

ANH is a unique hormone because it is produced by the heart.

The juxtaglomerular apparatus of the kidneys release an enzyme

List and describe the internal structures of the kidney.

MATCHING Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. -structure into which the papilla of the pyramids of the kidney open