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WorksheetsUrinary System Study Guide
Total questions: 38
Worksheet time: 20mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Urine production takes place in the:
a)
nephrons
b)
bladder
c)
ureter
d)
renal pelvis
2.
Which is NOT an organ of the urinary system?
a)
kidney
b)
bladder
c)
ureter
d)
liver
3.
The correct order for the renal tubules is:
a)
proximal convoluted tubule, collecting duct, distal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle
b)
distal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, proximal convoluted tubule, collecting duct
c)
proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule, collecting duct
d)
collecting duct, proximal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule
4.
In homeostasis, the kidney regulates the:
a)
levels of electrolytes
b)
amount of water in the body
c)
pH
d)
all of the above
5.
Which stage of urine production involves the removal of substances from the bloodstream?
a)
reabsorption
b)
excretion
c)
filtration
d)
secretion
6.
Which stage of urine production involves returning water, nutrients, and electrolytes to the bloodstream?
a)
filtration
b)
excretion
c)
secretion
d)
reabsorption
7.
Which stage of urine production involves adding ammonia, uric acid, and other waste substances directly into the renal tubule?
a)
reabsorption
b)
filtration
c)
secretion
d)
excretion
8.
Under normal circumstances, which substance should NOT be found in urine?
a)
glucose
b)
blood
c)
albumin
d)
none of the above
9.
Which term means releasing urine from the body?
a)
micturation
b)
voiding
c)
urination
d)
all of the above
10.
Which kidney structure empties into the ureter?
a)
renal pelvis
b)
calyx
c)
renal papilla
d)
renal pyramid
11.
What would you find inside the glomerulus?
a)
Urea
b)
Urine
c)
Blood
d)
Lymph
12.
What C-shaped structure in the nephron surrounds the glomerulus?
a)
Bowman's capsule
b)
bladder
c)
renal pelvis
d)
hilum
13.
The proximal convoluted tubule in the nephron aids in:
a)
Reabsorption
b)
Secretion
c)
Filtration
d)
Urination
14.
A hollow muscular sac that holds up to 500 mL of urine:
a)
Bladder
b)
Kidney
c)
Ureter
d)
Urethra
15.
How many kidneys do you have?
a)
1
b)
3
c)
5
d)
2
16.
Which of the following parts is not found in the urinary system?
a)
Ureters
b)
Urethra
c)
Bladder
d)
Rectum
17.
The major organ of the urinary system is the
a)
Gallbladder
b)
Ureter
c)
Kidney
d)
Nephrons
18.
Urine flows out of the kidneys through narrow tubes called
a)
Gallbladder
b)
Ureter
c)
Nephrons
d)
Urethra
19.
What is the main function of the urinary system?
a)
Keep your body hydrated
b)
Expelling water from your body
c)
Removing poisons from your body
d)
Removing solid wastes from your body
20.
Place the following events in sequence:
A) Urine passes through the ureters
B) Urea enters the kidneys
C) Urine enters the urethra
A) Urine passes through the ureters
B) Urea enters the kidneys
C) Urine enters the urethra
a)
B, A, C
b)
C, B, A
c)
B, C, A
d)
A, C, B
21.
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
22.
What word describes the function of the nephrons?
a)
Tube
b)
Passageway
c)
Filter
d)
Reservoir
23.
Where are your kidneys located?
a)
In the middle of your ribs.
b)
Over your ribs.
c)
Under your ribs along your back.
d)
Behind your ribs.
24.
What is the function of the kidneys?
a)
Filter blood to distribute proteins.
b)
Filter blood to remove waste.
c)
Help your urethra.
d)
All of them.
25.
The medulla, cortex and pelvis are all part of the
a)
nervous system
b)
nephron
c)
kidney
d)
excretory system
26.
What is #4?
a)
Kidney
b)
Ureter
c)
Bladder
d)
Urethra
27.
What is #2?
a)
Kidney
b)
Ureters
c)
Bladder
d)
Urethra
28.
Recall where in the kidney the Bowman's capsules are found.
a)
Renal Medulla
b)
Renal Cortex
c)
Renal Pelvis
29.
Recall where in the nephron reabsorption of water using a counter current system occurs.
a)
Collecting duct
b)
Bowman's capsule
c)
Loop of Henle
d)
Urethra
30.
State what urine is a combination of
a)
Faecal matter
b)
Water
c)
Blood
d)
Salts
e)
Urea
31.
Identify Letter D
a)
Adrenal Gland
b)
Renal Artery
c)
Renal Vein
d)
Renal Pelvis
32.
Identify Letter E
a)
Ureter
b)
Renal Capsule
c)
Renal Coretx
d)
Renal Medulla
33.
Identify Letter G
a)
Ureter
b)
Renal Capsule
c)
Renal Coretx
d)
Renal Medulla
34.
Identify Letter H
a)
Ureter
b)
Renal Capsule
c)
Renal Coretx
d)
Renal Medulla
35.
Identify Letter I
a)
Renal Pyramid
b)
Major Calyx
c)
Minor Calyx
d)
Renal Medulla
36.
Identify Letter J
a)
Renal Pyramid
b)
Major Calyx
c)
Minor Calyx
d)
Renal Medulla
37.
Identify Letter K
a)
Renal Pyramid
b)
Major Calyx
c)
Minor Calyx
d)
Renal Medulla
38.
What triangular area in the bladder is most prone to infections?
a)
triceratops
b)
triureal
c)
trigone
d)
urethra
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