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A full bladder contains folds in its wall called rugae.

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Match each disorder to its corresponding description or definition. -refers to kidney disease,especially inflammatory conditions


A) renal calculi
B) nephrotic syndrome
C) cystitis
D) urinary retention
E) glycosuria
F) hydronephrosis
G) urinary suppression
H) glomerulonephritis
I) incontinence
J) nephritis

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Which hormone tends to decrease the amount of urine produced?


A) antidiuretic hormone
B) aldosterone
C) atrial natriuretic hormone
D) both A and B

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MATCHING Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. -structure that releases hormones that can cause constriction of blood vessels and raise blood pressure


A) calyx
B) urinary bladder
C) Bowman capsule
D) loop of Henle
E) renal cortex
F) collecting tubule
G) proximal convoluted tubule
H) renal medulla
I) ureters
J) renal pyramids
K) juxtaglomerular apparatus
L) glomerulus
M) urethra
N) distal convoluted tubule
O) renal pelvis

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Name the hormones that affect urine production.Give their function and their source.

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The kidneys are protected by the lower part of the rib cage and the muscles of the back.

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Which of the following statements is untrue of the kidneys?


A) The right kidney is slightly higher than the left kidney.
B) The kidneys are outside the peritoneal cavity.
C) The kidneys are surrounded by a layer of fat.
D) All of the above are true statements.

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The juxtaglomerular apparatus releases a hormone that helps the body regulate the pH of the blood.

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A failure in resorption causes glycosuria.

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The urethra is the last part of the urinary system.

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Explain the symptoms of nephrotic syndrome.How are all of these symptoms related to the loss of protein from the blood?

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Urinalysis can be used to help diagnose diabetes mellitus.

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Filtration occurs only in the renal corpuscle.

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In the male,the urethra is part of two systems: the urinary system and the reproductive system.

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Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -actions of this hormone result in the production of a smaller volume of urine


A) secretion
B) polyuria
C) filtration
D) ADH
E) oliguria
F) uremia
G) ANH
H) resorption
I) micturition

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Urinalysis can sometimes be used to detect inborn errors of metabolism.

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MATCHING Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. -the outer portion of the kidney


A) calyx
B) urinary bladder
C) Bowman capsule
D) loop of Henle
E) renal cortex
F) collecting tubule
G) proximal convoluted tubule
H) renal medulla
I) ureters
J) renal pyramids
K) juxtaglomerular apparatus
L) glomerulus
M) urethra
N) distal convoluted tubule
O) renal pelvis

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The adult bladder can hold more than 300 ml of urine.

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The order in which filtrate flows through the nephron is the Bowman capsule,proximal convoluted tubule,distal convoluted tubule,loop of Henle,and the collecting tubule.

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The right kidney is slightly lower than the left kidney.

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