The Urinary System

What is the tough connective tissue that protects the kidneys?

• Renal Cortex

• Renal Medulla

• Renal Pelvis

• Renal Fascia

Which of the following is NOT a function of the urinary system?

• Regulate blood volume

• Regulate ion/ mineral levels in the blood

• Maintain pH balance

• Store and transport calcium

Which structure of the nephron lies primarily in the renal medulla?

• PCT

• Loop of Henle

• DCT

• Glomerulus

Where does FILTRATION take place in the nephron?

• Glomerulus

• Bowman's Capsule

• PCT

• Collecting Duct

What is the role of podocytes in the nephron?

• Allow for filtration according to size

• Allow for filtration according to pH

• Secretion

• Excretion

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-3

What is the average GFR for a healthy adult?

• 100 meters/ min

• 125 mL/ min

• 12 L/ day

• 12.5 gal/hr

This structure brings blood to the glomerulus:

• Afferent arteriole

• Efferent arteriole

• PCT

• DCT

The elimination of urine (micturition) is which process?

• Secretion

• Filtration

• Reabsorption

• Excretion

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

This structure branches into the peritubular capillaries

• Afferent arteriole

• Efferent arteriole

• Bowman's Capsule

• Glomerulus

This structure is responsible for almost 70% of the reabsorption that takes place in the nephron

• PCT

• DCT

• Loop of Henle

• Collecting Duct