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WorksheetsUrinary System chapter 20 review
Total questions: 69
Worksheet time: 35mins
Which of the following is not a function of the urinary system?
Removing waste products from the blood
Maintaining the proper electrolyte balance in the blood
Maintaining the proper pH level of the blood
All of the above are functions of the urinary system.
Which of the following statements is untrue of the kidneys?
The right kidney is slightly higher than the left kidney.
The kidneys are outside the peritoneal cavity.
The kidneys are surrounded by a layer of fat.
All of the above are true statements.
To properly clean the blood, the kidneys must receive how much of the blood pumped by the heart?
10%
20%
30%
40%
The outermost layer of the kidney is called the
renal pelvis.
renal medulla.
renal cortex.
calyx.
The inner portion of the kidney is called the
renal pelvis.
renal medulla.
renal cortex.
calyx.
Which of the following parts of the kidney is actually an expansion of the upper end of the ureter?
Renal pelvis
Renal medulla
Renal cortex
Calyx
The papilla of the renal pyramids opens into which of the following structures?
Renal pelvis
Renal medulla
Renal cortex
Calyx
Which of the following is one of the structures in the renal corpuscle?
Bowman capsule
Proximal convoluted tubule
Distal convoluted tubule
Loop of Henle
Which of the following is considered the first segment of the renal tubules?
Glomerulus
Proximal convoluted tubule
Distal convoluted tubule
Collecting duct
Which of the following structures drains into the collecting duct?
Glomerulus
Proximal convoluted tubule
Distal convoluted tubule
Loop of Henle
Which structure is included in the discussion of the urinary system even though it is part of the circulatory system?
Glomerulus
Proximal convoluted tubule
Bowman capsule
Loop of Henle
The juxtaglomerular apparatus of the kidneys releases an enzyme
called antidiuretic hormone.
that dilates blood vessels.
that constricts blood vessels.
that increases the absorption of sodium from the filtrate.
Glycosuria is a failure in
filtration.
reabsorption.
secretion.
micturition.
The process that moves blood plasma from the glomerulus into Bowman capsule is called
filtration.
reabsorption.
secretion.
micturition.
Substances are added to the urine in the distal and collecting tubules through what process?
Filtration
Reabsorption
Secretion
Micturition
The process by which most of the material in the nephron moves back into the blood is called
filtration.
reabsorption.
secretion.
micturition.
Which hormone tends to decrease the amount of urine produced?
Antidiuretic hormone
Aldosterone
Atrial natriuretic hormone
Both A and B
Which hormone tends to increase the amount of urine produced?
Antidiuretic hormone
Aldosterone
Atrial natriuretic hormone
Both A and B
The tube that carries urine out of the kidney is called the
urethra.
collecting tube.
ureter.
bladder.
The tube that carries the urine out of the body is called the
urethra.
collecting tube.
trigone.
ureter.
The process by which urine is passed out of the body is called
urination.
voiding.
micturition.
all of the above.
Which condition occurs when the kidneys are no longer producing urine?
Urinary retention
Urinary suppression
Incontinence
Enuresis
What condition occurs when the kidneys produce urine but the bladder cannot empty the urine?
Urinary retention
Urinary suppression
Incontinence
Enuresis
Which of the following conditions can be treated by the insertion of a urinary catheter?
Urinary retention
Urinary suppression
Incontinence
Enuresis
Which of the following is considered an obstructive disorder of the urinary system?
Cystitis
Pyelonephritis
Renal calculi
Urethritis
Which condition refers to an inflammation of the bladder?
Cystitis
Pyelonephritis
Urethritis
Renal calculi
Which of the following are extensions of the cortical tissue that dip down into the medulla between the renal pyramids?
Renal columns
Renal papillae
Renal pelvis
Calyces
Which structure is between the proximal and distal convoluted tubules?
Bowman capsule
Loop of Henle
Glomerulus
Renal corpuscle
Which of the following is not true of erythropoietin?
It is secreted by the kidneys.
It stimulates the formation of red blood cells.
It acts on the blood-forming tissue of the spleen.
All of the above are true of erythropoietin.
Filtration occurs in
the renal corpuscle.
the loop of Henle.
the collecting duct.
all parts of the kidney.
The hormone ADH is released from the
kidney.
hypothalamus.
adrenal cortex.
pituitary gland.
Which of the following is not true of RAAS?
It is initiated by the kidney.
It stimulates the secretion of aldosterone.
It causes constriction of blood vessels.
All of the above are true of RAAS.
Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. Which structure corresponds to: Tubes that connect the kidney and the urinary bladder?
Ureters
Urethra
Collecting tubule
Renal pelvis
Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. Which structure corresponds to: A cup-shaped structure that catches the filtrate in the nephron?
Bowman capsule
Glomerulus
Loop of Henle
Calyx
Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. Which structure corresponds to: Formed by the tubules of a number of different nephrons; the last tubule in the nephron?
Collecting tubule
Distal convoluted tubule
Proximal convoluted tubule
Ureters
Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. Which structure corresponds to: The inner portion of the kidney?
Renal medulla
Renal cortex
Renal pyramids
Renal pelvis
Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. Which structure corresponds to: The outer portion of the kidney?
Renal cortex
Renal medulla
Calyx
Renal pyramids
Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. Which structure corresponds to: Triangular-shaped structures in the inner portion of the kidney?
Renal pyramids
Calyx
Renal cortex
Loop of Henle
Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. Which structure corresponds to: Part of the nephron that lies between the distal and proximal convoluted tubules?
Loop of Henle
Collecting tubule
Bowman capsule
Ureters
Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. Which structure corresponds to: The blood vessel in the Bowman capsule?
Glomerulus
Proximal convoluted tubule
Renal medulla
Urethra
Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. Which structure corresponds to: A muscular sac that stores urine until it is released from the body?
Urinary bladder
Renal pelvis
Ureters
Calyx
Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. Which structure corresponds to: An extension of the ureters into the kidney?
Renal pelvis
Calyx
Urethra
Renal cortex
Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. Which structure corresponds to: The first of the tubules in the nephron?
Proximal convoluted tubule
Distal convoluted tubule
Collecting tubule
Loop of Henle
Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. Which structure corresponds to: Tube that carries urine out of the body?
Urethra
Ureters
Collecting tubule
Renal pelvis
Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. Which structure corresponds to: Tube that drains into the collecting tubule?
Distal convoluted tubule
Proximal convoluted tubule
Loop of Henle
Ureters
Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. Which structure corresponds to: Structure into which the papilla of the pyramids of the kidney opens?
Calyx
Renal pelvis
Renal cortex
Renal medulla
Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. Which structure corresponds to: Structure that releases hormones that can cause constriction of blood vessels and raise blood pressure?
Juxtaglomerular apparatus
Glomerulus
Urinary bladder
Renal pyramids
Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. Which term corresponds to: Actions of this hormone result in the production of a smaller volume of urine.
ADH
ANH
Micturition
Reabsorption
Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. Which term corresponds to: Refers to the production of a large amount of urine.
Polyuria
Oliguria
Uremia
Secretion
Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. Which term corresponds to: The movement of material from the blood to the urine in the distal convoluted or collecting tubules.
Secretion
Filtration
Reabsorption
Micturition
Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. Which term corresponds to: The production of a small amount of urine.
Oliguria
Polyuria
Uremia
ANH
Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. Which term corresponds to: Another term for urination or voiding.
Micturition
Filtration
Secretion
Uremia
Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. Which term corresponds to: Moves water and dissolved substances out of the blood and into the Bowman capsule.
Filtration
Reabsorption
Secretion
ADH
Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. Which term corresponds to: The accumulation of toxic substances in the blood from the catabolism of food; functioning kidneys prevent this from happening.
Uremia
Glycosuria
ANH
Micturition
Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. Which term corresponds to: Actions of this hormone result is an increase in the amount of urine.
ANH
ADH
Reabsorption
Filtration
Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. Which term corresponds to: The moving of substances out of the tubules of the nephron back into the blood.
Reabsorption
Secretion
Filtration
Polyuria
Match each disorder to its corresponding description or definition. Which disorder corresponds to: Symptoms of this condition result from the loss of protein from the blood.
Nephrotic syndrome
Glomerulonephritis
Cystitis
Nephritis
Match each disorder to its corresponding description or definition. Which disorder corresponds to: Refers to kidney disease, especially inflammatory conditions.
Nephritis
Hydronephrosis
Urinary suppression
Incontinence
Match each disorder to its corresponding description or definition. Which disorder corresponds to: Refers to the lack of production of urine by the kidney.
Urinary suppression
Urinary retention
Cystitis
Renal calculi
Match each disorder to its corresponding description or definition. Which disorder corresponds to: Occurs when there is glucose in the urine; a sign of diabetes mellitus.
Glycosuria
Uremia
Nephrotic syndrome
Hydronephrosis
Match each disorder to its corresponding description or definition. Which disorder corresponds to: Describes a bladder infection.
Cystitis
Nephritis
Glomerulonephritis
Incontinence
Match each disorder to its corresponding description or definition. Which disorder corresponds to: Results from damage to the glomerular-capsular membrane; can be caused by an immune mechanism, heredity, or a bacterial infection.
Glomerulonephritis
Nephrotic syndrome
Renal calculi
Hydronephrosis
Match each disorder to its corresponding description or definition. Which disorder corresponds to: Another term for kidney stones.
Renal calculi
Hydronephrosis
Urinary retention
Nephritis
Match each disorder to its corresponding description or definition. Which disorder corresponds to: Describes pathological swelling or enlargement of the renal pelvis and calyces caused by blockage of the urine outflow.
Hydronephrosis
Urinary suppression
Glomerulonephritis
Incontinence
Match each disorder to its corresponding description or definition. Which disorder corresponds to: Occurs when the kidneys produce urine but the bladder is unable to release it.
Urinary retention
Urinary suppression
Cystitis
Glycosuria
Match each disorder to its corresponding description or definition. Which disorder corresponds to: Refers to the involuntary voiding or loss of urine in an older child or adult.
Incontinence
Nephritis
Uremia
Renal calculi
Which of the following is the functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtering blood and forming urine?
Bladder
Renal pelvis
Ureter
Nephron
Which hormone increases sodium reabsorption in the kidneys, leading to increased water retention?
Glucagon
Parathyroid hormone
Aldosterone
Insulin
What is the name of the cup-shaped structure that surrounds the glomerulus and collects the filtrate in the nephron?
Loop of Henle
Renal papilla
Renal column
Bowman capsule
