Understanding the Urinary System

What is the primary function of the urinary system?

• To digest food

• To get rid of waste products

• To control body temperature

• To circulate blood

Which organ in the urinary system filters waste from the blood?

• Kidneys

• Urethra

• Ureters

• Bladder

What is the role of the ureters in the urinary system?

• To produce urine

• To carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder

• To store urine

• To filter blood

What happens when the bladder is full?

• The bladder walls contract and the sphincter relaxes

• The kidneys stop producing urine

• The urethra closes

• The ureters expand

What is urea?

• A pigment that gives urine its color

• A type of salt in urine

• A waste product from protein breakdown

• A nutrient absorbed by the kidneys

Why is it important to drink enough fluids for urinary health?

• To help the kidneys filter waste effectively

• To increase blood pressure

• To prevent the bladder from expanding

• To reduce the production of urea

What might white blood cells in urine indicate?

• An infection

• A healthy urinary system

• Dehydration

• Excessive protein intake

How does the body signal that it's time to urinate?

• Nerve endings in the bladder send a message to the brain

• The ureters contract

• The kidneys stop filtering blood

• The urethra opens automatically

What is the significance of the yellowish color of urine?

• It means the kidneys are not functioning properly

• It shows the presence of glucose

• It indicates dehydration

• It is caused by urochrome, a pigmented blood product

What is a good practice for girls to prevent urinary tract infections?

• Wipe from back to front

• Drink less water

• Wipe from front to back

• Hold urine for long periods