Urinary system

Front

Which part of the kidney contains the functional units known as nephrons? Options: Renal hilum, renal cortex, Renal medulla, Renal pelvis 

Back

Renal medulla

Front

Urine leaves the kidney by way of the: bladder, kidney, ureter, urethra

Back

ureter

Front

Which stage of urine formation would be affected during dehydration if the proximal convoluted tubules are unable to correct water imbalances? Options: filtration, reabsorption, secretion, diffusion

Back

reabsorption

Front

If you drink large quantities of water, what symptom is normal to experience? Options: anuria, glycosuria, hematuria, polyuria

Back

polyuria

Front

The Bowmans capsule, proximal convoluted tubule, and loop of Henle are all parts of a

Back

nephron

Front

Patient has dysuria, urinary frequency and lower abdominal discomfort. Patient has poor hygiene. Which organism is most likely causing the problem?

Back

E coli

Front

How will the patient be treated if she develops anuria after sustaining an electric shock that affected her urinary function? Options: antibiotics, catherization, hemodialysis, lithotripsy

Back

hemodialysis

Front

Patient with chronic renal failure is treated with hemodialysis. What renal function is this replacing? Options: Filtration, Hormone control, Nervous control, Peristalsis

Back

Filtration

Front

Mr.Burns had a stroke and has been urinating involuntarily. What condition is this?

Back

Incontinence

Front

Jess is experiencing hematuria. Which process of urine formation has been ineffective?

Back

Filtration