abubuurinary.four.three Flashcards
The kidneys help regulate the pH of body fluids by controlling the
-Excretion of hydrogen ions
Potassium levels in the body are regulated by
-Aldosterone
Arrange the following structures in formed by calyces into a larger funnel Ureter Renal Pelvis Calyx Urinary bladder Urethra
-3, 2, 1, 4, 5
Which of the following are functions of the urinary system?
Vitamin d synthesis
Excretion
Regulation of red blood cell synthesis
Regulation of the concentration of solutes in the blood
Regulation of blood volume and pressure
Chemical digestion
-1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Order the following structures that filtrate passes through as it is formed and modified to become urine Capsular Space of Glomerulus Loop of Henle Collecting Duct Distal Convoluted Tubule Proximal Convoluted Tubule
-A, E, B, D, C
List the portions of urinary system in the correct order Trigone of bladder Urethra Ureter Urinary bladder
-B C D A
When blood pH decreases, which of the following occurs to correct the imbalance?
-The respiratory center increases the breathing rate
Which is not a function of the urinary system?
-Regulation of lymphocyte production
The first structure in the kidney to collect newly formed urine is the
-Minor Calyx
An increase of ADH causes the kidneys to __ the reabsorption of water, resulting in the production of ___ urine.
-Increase:less
An increase in blood CO2 levels is followed by a(n)__ in H+ ions and a(n)___ in blood pH.
-Increase; Decrease
Where is the micturition reflex initiated?
-Urinary Bladder
Hypoalbuminemia would cause
-A decrease in glomerular filtration rate
The ____ fluid compartment of the body consists of all of the fluid inside the cells, whereas the ____compartment consists of fluid outside
-Intracellular; extracellular
Na+ reabsorption is a(n) ____ process, where as Cl- reabsorption is a(n) ____ process.
-Active, passive
The movement of water and electrolytes between fluid compartments is regulated primarily by
-Hydrostatic pressure and osmotic pressure
Mary complained of painful urination and fever. She consulted a physician who requested for a urinalysis. Upon presenting the result.She was diagnosed with cystitis given an antibiotic. Which of the ff tissues cannot be found in this organ?
-Areolar Tissue
Which among the ff is not a characteristic of a juxtamedullary nephron?
-The entire nephron is located in the superficial cortex of the kidney
Which of the ff increases the rate of filtration?
-Increase cardiac output
Mary felt nauseated and vomited frequently. Her condition may result in dehydration and will affect the function of which part of the kidney?
-Glomerulus
Which portion of the renal tubule reabsorbs electrolytes, plasma proteins, nutrients, vitamins, and water?
-Proximal Convoluted Tubule
Which part of the renal tubules reabsorb approximately 60-65% of water and nutrients along with electrolytes and plasma proteins back into the blood
-Proximal Convoluted Tubule
