Urine Production

Urine production takes place in the:

• nephrons
• bladder
• ureter
• renal pelvis

Which is NOT an organ of the urinary system?

• kidney
• bladder
• ureter
• liver

The correct order for the renal tubules is:

• proximal convoluted tubule, collecting duct, distal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle
• distal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, proximal convoluted tubule, collecting duct
• proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule, collecting duct
• collecting duct, proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule

In homeostasis, the kidney regulates the:

• levels of electrolytes 
• amount of water in the body
• pH
• all of the above

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

• reabsorption
• excretion
• filtration
• secretion

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

• filtration
• excretion
• secretion
• reabsorption 

Which stage of urine production involves adding ammonia, uric acid, and other waste substances directly into the renal tubule?

• reabsorption
• filtration
• secretion
• excretion

Under normal circumstances, which substance should NOT be found in urine?

• glucose
• blood
• albumin
• none of the above

Which term means releasing urine from the body?

• micturation
• voiding
• urination
• all of the above

Which kidney structure empties into the ureter?

• renal pelvis
• calyx
• renal papilla
• renal pyramid