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HS1 Urinary System Exam Review

Total questions: 52

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the thin, muscular tube through which urine leaves each kidney?

a)

collecting duct

b)

ureter

c)

urethra

d)

urinary bladder

2.

What is the basic functional unit of the kidney?

a)

glomerulus

b)

nephron

c)

collecting duct

d)

glomerular capsule

3.

Which sequence properly describes the flow of filtrate through the nephron?

a)

Glomerulus, peritubular capillaries, renal artery, arteriole, venule, renal vein

b)

Collecting duct, distal tubule, nephron loop, proximal tubule, glomerular capsule

c)

Proximal tubule, nephron loop, glomerular capsule, distal tubule, collecting duct

d)

Glomerular capsule, proximal tubule, nephron loop, distal tubule, collecting duct

4.

Filtration of the blood occurs when fluid is forced by blood pressure out of the

a)

proximal convoluted tubule

b)

glomerulus

c)

nephron loop

d)

distal convoluted tubule

5.

Which of these hormones enables us to excrete concentrated urine?

a)

Diuretic hormone

b)

Aldosterone

c)

ADH

d)

Vitamin D

6.

ADH is released into the blood by the

a)

liver

b)

pituitary gland

c)

small intestine

d)

kidney

7.

_____ makes up the major percentage of kidney stones.

a)

uric acid

b)

urea

c)

calcium

d)

copper

8.
The _________ is/are responsible for urine storage.
a)
Bladder
b)
Kidneys
c)
Ureter
d)
Urethra
9.

What is one way to prevent UTIs from occurring?

a)

Drink more coffee

b)

Wipe from back to front

c)

Wipe from front to back

d)

Wear rayon undergarments

10.

The ________________ arteries supply the kidneys with blood.

a)

Renal

b)

Urethral

c)

Pulmonary

d)

Pelvic

11.

UTI stands for:

a)

Upper respiratory infection

b)

Upper tract infection

c)

Urinary tract infection

12.

Urinary tract infections are often diagnosed by which one?

a)

Bladder failure

b)

Decreased urination

c)

Bacteria in the urine

d)

Nephron death

13.

What are the symptoms of a UTI?

a)

frequent need to urinate

b)

painful/burning sensation when urinating

c)

dark urine

d)

blood in urine

e)

cramps

14.

Incontinence is when you can't hold in your urine

a)

True

b)

False

15.

The term for painful urination is:

a)

dysuria

b)

pyuria

c)

anuria

d)

polyuria

16.

What is the external opening of the urethra called?

a)

Urethra

b)

Urinary meatus

c)

Micturition

17.

The passage of blood through a semipermeable membrane to rid the blood of harmful wastes, extra salt, and water using an outside device when the kidneys are in failure.

a)

Dialysis

b)

Cystitis

c)

Pyelitis

18.

Pyuria is

a)

pus in the urine

b)

blood in the urine

c)

electrolytes in the urine

19.

Oliguria (urinating below the average amount) is the opposite of

a)

Hematuria

b)

Polyuria

c)

Incontinence

d)

Retention

20.

Men have a longer urethra than women, which is why they are less likely to get a UTI

a)

True

b)

False

21.

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.

22.
Which sequence represents the correct pathway for the removal of urine from the human body?
a)
kidney → ureter → urinary bladder → urethra
b)
kidney → urethra → urinary bladder → ureter
c)
ureter → kidney → urinary bladder → urethra
d)
urethra → kidney → urinary bladder → ureter
23.

In order, describe the formation of urine

a)

secretion, filtration, reabsorption

b)

filtration, secretion, reabsorption

c)

filtration, secretion, excretion

d)

filtration, reabsorption, secretion

24.

Nephrons are located in the...

a)

Renal pelvis

b)

Renal columns

c)

Renal medulla

d)

Renal cortex

25.

Which of the following kidney structures if composed of capillaries & urine collecting tubules?

a)

Renal corpuscle

b)

Renal cortex

c)

Renal medulla

d)

Renal pelvis

26.

The tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body is called the...

a)

Ureter

b)

Urethra

c)

Renal pelvis

d)

Renal tubule

27.

Foul smelling, cloudy urine can indicate:

a)

pregnancy

b)

infection

c)

diabetes

28.

A fruity odor in the urine may indicate:

a)

diabetes

b)

infection

c)

high protein diet

29.

In each kidney there are millions of tiny filtering units responsible for cleaning the blood, what are they?

a)

Alveoli

b)

Villi

c)

Nephrons

d)

Cilia

30.

Which of the following is not a function of the urinary system?

a)

to maintain blood pH

b)

formation of red blood cells

c)

formation of white blood cells

d)

to maintain blood pressure

31.

Which glands are located above the kidney?

a)

Pineal gland

b)

salivary glands

c)

hypothalamus

d)

adrenal glands

32.

What is the outermost region of the kidney called?

a)

medulla

b)

cortex

c)

pelvis

d)

ureter

33.

What is the inner region of the kidney called? Nephrons can be found within this region.

a)

medulla

b)

cortex

c)

pelvis

d)

ureter

34.

Which of the following materials could indicate an individual has diabetes if there is a large concentration of this substance found in the urine?

a)

red blood cells

b)

white blood cells

c)

glucose

d)

creatinine

35.
In homeostasis, the kidney regulates the:
a)
levels of electrolytes 
b)
amount of water in the body
c)
pH
d)
all of the above
36.
Under normal circumstances, which substance should NOT be found in urine?
a)
glucose
b)
blood
c)
albumin
d)
none of the above
37.
Which term means releasing urine from the body?
a)
micturation
b)
voiding
c)
urination
d)
all of the above
38.

Both the male and female urethras serve both the urinary and the reproductive systems.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

The urethra contains an internal sphincter of smooth muscle.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

What is the meaning in English for the Medical term REN/o or REN/O ?

a)

Glomerulus

b)

Kidney / KIDNEY

c)

Meatus

d)

Excessive Thirst

e)

To Crush Stone (Kidney Stones)

41.

What is the meaning in English for the Medical term Nephr/o or NEPHR/o ?

a)

To Crush Stone (Kidney Stone)

b)

Meatus

c)

Glomerulus

d)

Kidney / KIDNEY

e)

Ureter

42.

What is the meaning in English for the Medical term Ur/o or UR/o ?

a)

Meatus

b)

Urine, Urinary Tract

c)

Renal Pelvis

d)

Excessive Thirst

e)

Excessive Urination at Night

43.

What is the meaning in English for the Medical term Cyst/o or CYST/o ?

a)

Excessive Urination at Night

b)

Calyx , CALYX

c)

Ureter / URETER

d)

Urinary, Bladder

e)

Crushing of Stones (Kidney Stones)

44.

What is the meaning in English for the Medical term Urethr/o or URETHR/o ?

a)

Glomerulus

b)

Urethra / URETHRA

c)

Kidney / KIDNEY

d)

Herniation of the Bladder

e)

Crushing of Stone (Kidney Stones)

45.

What is the meaning in English for the Medical term Anuria or ANURIA [ An + Ur + Ia ] ?

a)

Glomerulus

b)

Without or Lack of Urination

c)

Calyx

d)

Excessive Thirst

e)

Meatus

46.

What is the meaning in English for the Medical term Dehydration ?

a)

Inability to Retain Urine

b)

Excessive Loss of Body Fluids

c)

Meatus

d)

Renal Pelvis

e)

Excessive Urination at Night

47.

What is the meaning in English for the Medical term Incontinence or INCONTINENCE ?

a)

Calyx

b)

Meatus

c)

Inability to Retain Urine

d)

Glomerulus

e)

Ureter / URETER

48.

What is the meaning in English for the Medical term NOCTURIA or Nocturia [ Noct + Ur + ia ] ?

a)

Excessive Thirst

b)

Excessive Urination at Night

c)

Inability to Retain Urine

d)

Presence of Blood in Urine

e)

Lack of Urine Formation

49.

What is the meaning in English for the Medical term Polydipsia or POLYDIPSIA [ Poly + Disps + ia ] ?

a)

Excessive Thirst

b)

Crushing of Stones (Kidney Stones)

c)

Presence of Pus in Urine

d)

Difficult or Painful Urination

e)

Meatus

50.

What is the meaning in English for the Medical term Lithotripsy or LITHOTRIPSY [ Litho + Tripsy ] ?

a)

Meatus

b)

Crushing of Stone (Kidney Stones)

c)

Glomerulus

d)

Excessive Urination at Night

e)

Presence of Pus in Urine

51.

What is the meaning in English for the Medical term Cystitis or CYSTITIS [ Cyst + It is ] ?

a)

Bad or Painful or Difficult Urination

b)

Inflammation of the Urinary Bladder

c)

Inability to Retain Urine

d)

Presence of Pus in the Urine

e)

Presence of Blood in the Urine

52.

What is the meaning in English for the Medical term Hematuria or HEMATURIA [ Hem / Hemat + Uria ] ?

a)

Inflammation of the Urinary Bladder

b)

Presence of Blood in the Urine

c)

Bad or Painful or Difficult Urination

d)

Crushing of Stones (Kidney Stones)

e)

Herniation of the Bladder

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