Urinary System

Question 1

creatinine

Answer 1

nitrogenous waste produced by muscle metabolism

Question 2

calciferol

Answer 2

active vitamin D to absorb calcium

Question 3

renin

Answer 3

produced by the kidneys to help control blood pressure

Question 4

erythropoietin (EPO)

Answer 4

produced by kidneys; stimulates red blood cell production in bones

Question 5

kidney

Answer 5

2 bean organs behind abdomen cavity (retroperitoneal) on either side of spine in lumbar region

Question 6

trigone

Answer 6

triangular area at base of urinary bladder where ureters and urethra enter/exit

Question 7

glomerulus

Answer 7

mass of capillaries where wastes filter out

Question 8

glomerular (Bowman) capsule

Answer 8

cup-like structure surrounding each glomerulus

Question 9

nephron

Answer 9

combination of a renal tubule and glomerulus
about 1 million per kidney

Question 10

renal tubules

Answer 10

collect from glomerular capsules, join together into larger tubes, and lead to the renal pelvis

Question 11

renal pelvis

Answer 11

cavity where renal tubules collect and urine gathers before leaving the kidney

Question 12

calyx

Answer 12

cup-like depression inside the renal pelvis where urine can collect

Question 13

urinary meatus

Answer 13

the opening/canal where urine leaves the body