A&P unit 9 Urinary system

Structure D is the

• ureter

• urethra

• kidney

• bladder

Which number identifies the renal medulla?

• 1

• 2

• 4

• 8

Which one of the following is NOT one of the functions of the kidneys?

• produce hormones that assist in digestion

• influence blood pressure

• regulate blood volume

• dispose of metabolic waste products

In homeostasis, the kidney regulates the:

• levels of electrolytes

• amount of water in the body

• pH

• temperature

What is the function of the urethra?

• It filters urea out of the bloodstream
• It delivers urine from the bladder to the outside world
• It transfers urine from the kidneys to the bladder
• It prevents urine from leaking out of the bladder

The muscle that controls urine exiting the body is the...

• ureter.

• sphincter.

• urethra.

• bladder.

What word describes the function of the nephrons?

• Tube
• Passageway
• Filter
• Reservoir

The glomerular capsule (Bowman's capsule) is indicated by ________.

• Label A
• Label G
• Label F
• Label C

Which stage of urine production involves returning water, nutrients, and electrolytes to the bloodstream?

• filtration
• excretion
• secretion
• reabsorption 

The proximal convoluted tubule in the nephron primarily aids in:

• Reabsorption

• Secretion

• Filtration

• Urination