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Urinary System

Total questions: 77

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which organ of the excretory system stores urine until the body is ready to eliminate it?
a)
ureters
b)
urethra
c)
urinary bladder
d)
urea
2.
What function do the kidneys perform?
a)
eliminate carbon dioxide
b)
supply oxygen to body cells
c)
remove urea and excess water
d)
play a role in gas exchange
3.
The process of removal of the body’s wastes is called
a)
gas exchange.
b)
respiration.
c)
excretion.
d)
filtration.
4.
What is #3?
a)
Kidney
b)
Ureters
c)
Bladder
d)
Urethra
5.
How many kidneys do you have?
a)
1
b)
3
c)
5
d)
2
6.
What is the function of the urethra?
a)
It filters urea out of the bloodstream
b)
It delivers urine from the bladder to the outside world
c)
It transfers urine from the kidneys to the bladder
d)
It prevents urine from leaking out of the bladder
7.
What organ is D pointing to?
a)
Ureters
b)
Bladder
c)
Urethra
d)
Kidney
8.
What organ is B pointing to?
a)
Kidney
b)
Urethra
c)
Ureter
d)
Bladder
9.
The tube connecting each kidney to the urinary bladder is the ________.
a)
ureter
b)
urethra
c)
calyx
d)
ductus (vas) deferens
10.

The functional unit of the kidney is the

a)

renal pelvis

b)

renal sinus

c)

nephron

d)

calyx

11.
The blood vessel carrying blood from the aorta into the kidney is the ________.
a)
renal artery
b)
hepatic artery
c)
renal vein
d)
glomerulus
12.
The nephron loop, or loop of Henle, is indicated by ________.
a)
Label J
b)
Label I
c)
Label K
d)
Label M
13.
What is another name for the glomerular capsule?
a)
Bowman's capsule
b)
Buster's capsule
c)
Barry's capsule
d)
Boatman's capsule
14.
Another term for urination is:
a)
micturition
b)
nutrition
c)
elimination
d)
evacuation
15.

Given these structures:

1.Bowman's capsule

2.collecting duct

3.distal tubule

4.loop of Henle

5.proximal tubule


What is the order which filtrate travels as it leaves the glomerulus

a)

1,5,4,3,2

b)

4,1,2,3,5

c)

1,3,4,5,2

d)

2,5,3,4,1

16.

UTIs are most common in

a)

men

b)

women

17.

What does ADH do?

a)

Makes us thirsty

b)

Increases our urine

c)

Allows us to retain water

d)

Causes polyuria

18.
The outer layer of the kidney
a)
medulla
b)
cortex
c)
glomerulus
d)
Bowman's capsule
19.
Identify Letter H
a)
Ureter
b)
Renal Capsule
c)
Renal Coretx
d)
Renal Medulla
20.
Identify Letter E
a)
Ureter
b)
Renal Capsule
c)
Renal Coretx
d)
Renal Medulla
21.
The inability to voluntarily control the external urethral sphincter is known as ________.
a)
incontinence
b)
urinary retention
c)
hyperplasia
d)
urgency
22.
The hormone released by the posterior pituitary to prevent excessive water loss in the urine is ________.
a)
antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
b)
insulin
c)
cortisol
d)
aldosterone
23.

If your pee is light or pale yellow, it means that:

a)

You're hydrated

b)

You're dehydrated

c)

You aren’t getting enough sun

d)

You don’t have enough yellow food dye in your diet

24.

The _____ is a muscle that prevents urine from exiting the bladder until you are ready to pee:

a)

Calf

b)

Quadriceps

c)

Sphincter

d)

Pectorals

25.

Why is it important to pee when you have to?

a)

To remove toxins and other harmful things from your blood

b)

So your kidneys and bladder stay healthy

c)

So you don’t pee your pants

d)

All of the above

26.

How is the female urethra different from the male urethra?

a)

It is longer

b)

It is wider

c)

It is shorter

d)

It is more narrow

27.
Which of the following is an example of the urinary system's ability to maintain homeostasis?
a)
A person drinks a large amount of water and urinary output increases.
b)
The kidneys are protected by a heavy cushion of fat and a fibrous capsule.
c)
As people get older, the frequency of nocturne increases.
d)
When physical activity increases, the blood flow through the kidneys decreases.
28.

What is the function of the renal pelvis?

a)

Filters blood as it passes through the glomerulus

b)

Changes the color of urine to tell you if you are correctly hydrated.

c)

To transport urine out of the body

d)

To collect urine as it is first filtered in the kidney

29.

What is the name of the depression of the body where the kidneys sit?

a)

renal sinus cavity

b)

thoracic cavity

c)

nasal sinus cavity

d)

abdominal cavity

30.

The collecting duct, is indicated by ________.

a)

Label J

b)

Label I

c)

Label K

d)

Label M

31.

The proximal convoluted tubule, is indicated by ________.

a)

Label J

b)

Label I

c)

Label K

d)

Label M

32.

The distal convoluted tubule, is indicated by ________.

a)

Label J

b)

Label L

c)

Label K

d)

Label M

33.

The part of the nephron indicated by number 1 is the ______________.

a)

Glomerulus

b)

Bowman's capsule

c)

Loop of Henle

d)

Collecting Duct

34.

The part of the nephron indicated by number 6 is the ______________.

a)

Glomerulus

b)

Bowman's capsule

c)

Loop of Henle

d)

Collecting Duct

35.

The part of the nephron indicated by number 7 is the ______________.

a)

proximal convoluted tubule

b)

Bowman's capsule

c)

Loop of Henle

d)

Collecting Duct

36.

The renal capsule ___________________.

a)

provides a strong barrier to prevent infections from spreading to the kidneys.

b)

fatty tissue that allows the kidney to attach to the walls & cushions it from blows.

c)

dense, fibrous connective tissue that anchors the kidneys and structures into place.

d)

beginning of the nephron where filtrate is separated from the blood to be filtered.

37.

The adipose capsule ___________________.

a)

provides a strong barrier to prevent infections from spreading to the kidneys.

b)

fatty tissue that allows the kidney to attach to the walls & cushions it from blows.

c)

dense, fibrous connective tissue that anchors the kidneys and structures into place.

d)

beginning of the nephron where filtrate is separated from the blood to be filtered.

38.

The renal fascia is the ___________________.

a)

provides a strong barrier to prevent infections from spreading to the kidneys.

b)

fatty tissue that allows the kidney to attach to the walls & cushions it from blows.

c)

dense, fibrous connective tissue that anchors the kidneys and structures into place.

d)

The beginning of the nephron where filtrate is separated from the blood to be filtered.

39.

The renal corpuscle is the ___________________.

a)

provides a strong barrier to prevent infections from spreading to the kidneys.

b)

fatty tissue that allows the kidney to attach to the walls & cushions it from blows.

c)

dense, fibrous connective tissue that anchors the kidneys and structures into place.

d)

beginning of the nephron where filtrate is separated from the blood to be filtered.

40.

Urine is composed primarily of

a)

Water

b)

Urea

c)

dissolved materials

d)

blood

41.

Blood that has been filtered in the kidney returns to the ____________.

a)

renal artery

b)

renal vein

c)

capillaries

d)

nephron

42.

The kidneys process 1.25 liters of blood every ___________.

a)

minute

b)

day

c)

week

d)

second

43.

Biliruben is _____________.

a)

the chemical that makes urine look yellow.

b)

the chemical that controls how much water is reabsorbed.

c)

a key hydration indicator.

d)

not found in the urine.

44.

Males have two _________________.

a)

Kidneys

b)

Urethral sphincters

c)

Urethras

d)

Ureters

45.

How much urine can your bladder hold?

a)

100 ml

b)

600 ml

c)

300 ml

d)

1,000 ml

46.

How much urine does the kidney produce every day?

a)

1-2 liters

b)

> 2 liters

c)

< 500 mililiters

d)

0-100 milliliters

47.

Hypotonic urine happens when

a)

You are very hydrated

b)

salts are reabsorbed into the collecting duct

c)

water remains in the urine

d)

you are dehydrated

48.

Hypertonic urine happens when

a)

You are very hydrated

b)

ADH increases the water permeability of the collecting ducts.

c)

water is reabsorbed into the body

d)

you are dehydrated

49.

True or False: The yellow color or urine is called:

a)

urochrome

b)

bilirubin

50.

Pink or Brown urine is caused by

a)

certain foods

b)

the presence of bile

c)

infection in the urinary tract

d)

the breakdown of hemoglobin

51.

Yellow urine is caused by

a)

certain foods

b)

the presence of bile

c)

infection in the urinary tract

d)

the breakdown of hemoglobin

52.

Cloudy urine is caused by

a)

certain foods

b)

the presence of bile

c)

infection in the urinary tract

d)

the breakdown of hemoglobin

53.

What causes the normal smell of urine?

a)

glucose

b)

urea breaking down into ammonia

c)

creatinine

d)

phosphates

54.

If your urine smells sweet and fruity...

a)

You may have diabetes

b)

You are healthy

c)

You may have a urinary tract infection.

55.

The standard pH of urine is ______.

a)

2

b)

6

c)

8

d)

10

56.

Which of these are diuretics?

a)

High blood sugar

b)

ADH

c)

Caffeine

d)

Hypertension medications

57.

If your kidneys are not functioning, you may need ____________.

a)

Diuretics

b)

ADH

c)

Hemodialysis

d)

Medications

58.

An extremely painful byproduct of minerals building up in the kidneys.

a)

Kidneystones

b)

Dialysis

c)

Urethritis

d)

Cystis

59.

Urinary Tract Infections

a)

can cause painful urination

b)

can be caused by improper hygine habits

c)

are treated with antibiotics

d)

are more common in men

60.

Catheters are used to treat __________________.

a)

incontinence

b)

urinary tract infections

c)

Urinary retention

d)

Kidney stones

61.

Usually a result of issues with the prostate gland

a)

incontinence

b)

urinary tract infections

c)

kidney stones

d)

urinary retention

62.

If the blood volume is too high...

a)

The kidneys will produce urine with more water

b)

The kidneys will produce urine with less water

c)

The kidneys will stop producing urine

d)

You should bleed the patient

63.

If the blood volume is too low...

a)

The kidneys will produce urine with more water

b)

The kidneys will produce urine with less water

c)

The kidneys will stop producing urine

d)

You should bleed the patient

64.

ADH is produced when ...

a)

The pressure in the kidneys is too high

b)

The pressure in the kidneys is too low

c)

You drink too much water

d)

Your kidneys are damaged

65.

Hydronephresis is

a)

When water builds up inside the kidneys

b)

You become severely dehydrated

c)

You become afraid of water

d)

You become allergic to water

66.

If you have polyuria

a)

You are producing 1-2 liters of urine

b)

You are producing more than 2 liters of urine

c)

You are producing less than 500 liters of urine

d)

You are producing 0-100 liters of urine

67.

If you have oliguria

a)

You are producing 1-2 liters of urine

b)

You are producing more than 2 liters of urine

c)

You are producing less than 500 liters of urine

d)

You are producing 0-100 liters of urine

68.

If you have anuria

a)

You are producing 1-2 liters of urine

b)

You are producing more than 2 liters of urine

c)

You are producing less than 500 liters of urine

d)

You are producing 0-100 liters of urine

69.

water is reabsorbed along the

a)

descending loop of Henle

b)

ascending loop of Henle

70.

Salts are reabsorbed and pumped out along the

a)

descending loop of Henle

b)

ascending loop of Henle

71.

A condition in which the liver drops to a lower position, kinking the ureter.

a)

Incontinence

b)

Hydronephrosis

c)

Renal fascia

d)

Ptosis

72.

True or false: You must have both kidneys to live.

a)

True

b)

False

73.

True or false: If you do not have a functioning kidney, you will die without treatment.

a)

True

b)

False

74.

Alcohol inhibits the production of:

a)

Urea

b)

Bilirubin

c)

Glucose

d)

ADH

75.

Which of the following is not found in urine?

a)

Uric Acid

b)

Salts

c)

Proteins

d)

Phosphates

76.

The tubule closest to the renal corpuscle is the ___________.

a)

Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)

b)

Descending loop of Henle

c)

Distal Convoluted Tubule (DCT)

d)

Ascending loop of Henle

77.

The tubule closest to the collecting duct is the ___________.

a)

Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)

b)

Descending loop of Henle

c)

Distal Convoluted Tubule (DCT)

d)

Ascending loop of Henle

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