Urinary System Quiz

What is the primary function of the urinary system as mentioned in the introduction?

• To regulate blood pressure

• To remove substances from the blood

• To produce hormones

• To aid in digestion

Which organ in the urinary system stores urine?

• Kidney

• Ureter

• Bladder

• Urethra

Where are the kidneys located in relation to the abdominal cavity?

• Above the abdominal cavity

• Within the abdominal cavity

• Below the abdominal cavity

• Outside the abdominal cavity

What structure conveys urine to the outside of the body?

• Ureter

• Bladder

• Kidney

• Urethra

What is the term used to describe the outer shell around the medulla of the kidney?

• Cortex

• Pelvis

• Capsule

• Hilum

What is the primary function of the nephron in the urinary system?

• To transport urine to the bladder

• To filter blood and produce urine

• To store urine

• To secrete hormones

A nephron is to the urinary system as what is to the nervous system?

• Brain

• Neuron

• Spinal cord

• Nerve impulse

Which of the following substances is characteristic of urine due to its smell?

• Glucose

• Uric acid

• Potassium

• Hemoglobin

What process describes the act of urination?

• Filtration

• Reabsorption

• Micturition

• Secretion

Which muscles are primarily responsible for controlling urination?

• Abdominal muscles

• Leg muscles

• Muscles that attach to the bladder and sphincter

• Arm muscles