Urinary SYstem

Front

The functional unit of the kidney is the:

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Nephron

Front

The outermost region of the kidney is the: cortex, medulla, renal pelvis, nephron

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cortex

Front

Where does filtration take place in the nephron? Options: Glomerulus, proximal convoluted tubule, Loop of Henle, Collecting Duct

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Glomerulus

Front

Transporting urine from the kidneys to the bladder is the job of the: kidneys, ureters, urethra, loop of Henle

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ureters

Front

What is the stretchy, muscular organ responsible for holding urine until you decide to use the bathroom?

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Bladder

Front

What is the name of the structure that leads from the bladder to the outside environment?

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Urethra

Front

Which sequence is the correct pathway for the removal of urine from the human body? Options: kidney → ureter → urinary bladder → urethra, kidney → urethra → urinary bladder → ureter, ureter → kidney → urinary bladder → urethra, urethra → kidney → urinary bladder → ureter

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kidney → ureter → urinary bladder → urethra

Front

Crystallized solids that form in the kidneys and can block urine from draining down the ureters.

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kidney stones

Front

Which patient will need hemodialysis? A young man who was electrocuted and now has anuria, An older woman who had a stroke and now has incontinence, A 3 year old with food allergies and enuresis, An older man with vomiting and a urinary output of 1000ml per day

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A young man who was electrocuted and now has anuria

Front

Mr. Williams has recently suffered a stroke. He has difficulty speaking, trouble moving his right arm and has: oliguria, polyuria, incontinence, renal calculi

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incontinence