Urinary System Test

What is # 2 ?

• kidney

• ureter

• urethra

• urinary bladder

What is # 4 ?

• urethra

• ureter

• urinary bladder

• kidney

What is the functional filtration unit in the kidney?

• hilum

• calyx

• nephron

• pyramid

This structure brings blood TO the glomerulus to be filtered.

• Afferent arteriole

• Efferent arteriole

• Renal vein

• Loop of Henle

What C-shaped structure in the nephron surrounds the glomerulus?

• Bowman's capsule

• urinary bladder

• renal pelvis

• hilum

Which of the following structures takes blood AWAY from the glomerulus?

• Renal tubule

• Renal artery

• Afferent arteriole

• Efferent arteriole

Which one of the following is NOT a substance reabsorbed by the tubules?

• urea

• water

• glucose

• amino acids

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Which is NOT a normal component of urine?

• blood

• urea

• uric acid

• creatinine

How is the female urethra different from the male urethra?

• It is longer

• It is wider

• It is shorter

• It is more narrow

Which of the following is an example of the urinary system's ability to maintain homeostasis?

• A person drinks a large amount of water and urinary output increases.
• The kidneys are protected by a heavy cushion of fat and a fibrous capsule.
• As people get older, the frequency of nocturne increases.
• When physical activity increases, the blood flow through the kidneys decreases.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3