Urinary System Test

Front

What is the primary function of the kidney?

Back

Filters blood to produce urine.

Front

What is the role of the ureter in the urinary system?

Back

Transports urine from the kidney to the bladder.

Front

What does the bladder do?

Back

Stores urine until it is excreted.

Front

What is the function of the urethra?

Back

Conducts urine out of the body.

Front

What stage of urine production involves the removal of substances from the bloodstream?

Back

Filtration.

Front

What can the color of urine indicate in a urinalysis?

Back

Dehydration (if darker) or kidney damage (if reddish).

Front

What does cloudiness in urine suggest?

Back

It can indicate a UTI or the presence of bacteria, pus, or blood cells.

Front

What does a fruity odor in urine indicate?

Back

The presence of ketones, which can be a sign of diabetes or starvation.

Front

What does a foul odor in urine suggest?

Back

It can indicate a urinary tract infection (UTI).

Front

In a nephron, where should the least amount of glucose be found?

Back

In the collecting duct (part 4 of the nephron).