Ch. 6.3 Urinary System

How many ureters does a person typically have?

• one

• two

• three

• four

How many urethras does a person typically have?

• one

• two

• three

Filtering blood to remove excess water and waste products is the job of the:

• kidneys

• ureters

• urinary bladder

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Transporting urine from the kidneys to the bladder is the job of the:

• kidneys

• ureters

• urethra

A fruity odor in the urine may indicate:

• diabetes

• infection

• high protein diet

Foul smelling, cloudy urine can indicate:

• pregnancy

• infection

• diabetes

What is the name of stretchy, muscular organ responsible for holding urine until you decide to use the bathroom?

• Kidneys

• Urethra

• Ureter

• Bladder

In each kidney there are millions of tiny filtering units responsible for cleaning the blood, what are they?

• Alveoli

• Villi

• Nephrons

• Cilia

In addition to water, the principal components of urine are

• amino acids and fatty acids
• urea and salts
• ammonia and bile
• hydrochloric acid and bases

Which sequence represents the correct pathway for the removal of urine from the human body?

• kidney → ureter → urinary bladder → urethra
• kidney → urethra → urinary bladder → ureter
• ureter → kidney → urinary bladder → urethra
• urethra → kidney → urinary bladder → ureter