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WorksheetsThe Urinary System
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins
What is the tough connective tissue that protects the kidneys?
Renal Cortex
Renal Medulla
Renal Pelvis
Renal Fascia
Which of the following is NOT a function of the urinary system?
Regulate blood volume
Regulate ion/ mineral levels in the blood
Maintain pH balance
Store and transport calcium
Which structure of the nephron lies primarily in the renal medulla?
PCT
Loop of Henle
DCT
Glomerulus
Where does FILTRATION take place in the nephron?
Glomerulus
Bowman's Capsule
PCT
Collecting Duct
What is the role of podocytes in the nephron?
Allow for filtration according to size
Allow for filtration according to pH
Secretion
Excretion
What is the average GFR for a healthy adult?
100 meters/ min
125 mL/ min
12 L/ day
12.5 gal/hr
This structure brings blood to the glomerulus:
Afferent arteriole
Efferent arteriole
PCT
DCT
The elimination of urine (micturition) is which process?
Secretion
Filtration
Reabsorption
Excretion
This structure branches into the peritubular capillaries
Afferent arteriole
Efferent arteriole
Bowman's Capsule
Glomerulus
This structure is responsible for almost 70% of the reabsorption that takes place in the nephron
PCT
DCT
Loop of Henle
Collecting Duct
Which of the following is reabsorbed in the PCT? (mark all that apply)
Wastes
Ammonia
Amino Acids
Water
Glucose
Which side of the Loop of Henle is permeable only to water?
Ascending
Descending
Transcending
Resending
The ascending side of the Loop of Henle is permeable to ?
Sodium and chloride ions
Glucose
Water
Amino Acids
Where does secretion take place in the nephron?
PCT
Loop of Henle
DCT
Glomerulus
This structure carries renal filtrate/ urine to the renal pelvis:
PCT
Loop of Henle
Collecting Duct
DCT
#2 is indicating which structure?
Renal pelvis
Urethra
Bladder
Ureter
The bladder is made of which type of epithelium?
Columnar
Simple Cubioidal
Stratified Squamous
Transitional
#4 Indicates which structure:
Renal medulla
Urethra
Ureter
Nephron
The internal urethral sphincter is under voluntary control.
True
False
ADH increases the permeability of H2O in the Proximal Convoluted Tubule.
True
False
Aldosterone is released by the pituitary and simulates the reabsorption of Na+ ions in the DCT and Collecting Duct.
True
False
Kidney stones can be cause by the increased intake of: (select all that apply)
Foods high in Vitamin D
Foods high in Oxalic Acid
High Fat diets
High Protein diets
