Urinary System Structure and Function: Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which part of the kidney is responsible for filtering blood and creating urine?

Accepted Answer

Nephron

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Ureter

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Renal pelvis

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Urethra

Question 2

The functional unit of the kidney responsible for urine formation is the:

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Nephron

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Glomerulus

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Ureter

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Bladder

Question 3

The primary function of the glomerulus is to:

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Filter blood

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Reabsorb water

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Secrete hormones

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Store urine

Question 4

Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the kidneys to reabsorb water?

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Aldosterone

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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Estrogen

Question 5

The main nitrogenous waste product excreted in the urine is:

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Urea

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Carbon dioxide

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Creatinine

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Ammonia

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a function of the urinary bladder?

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Filters blood

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Stores urine

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Concentrates urine

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Empties urine

Question 7

The muscular tube that transports urine from the kidneys to the bladder is called the:

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Ureter

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Urethra

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Renal pelvis

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Glomerulus

Question 8

The surgical procedure to remove a kidney is known as:

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Nephrectomy

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Cystectomy

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Ureterectomy

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Prostatectomy

Question 9

Which of the following correctly lists the steps involved in urine formation within the nephron?

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Filtration, Reabsorption, Secretion

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Reabsorption, Secretion, Filtration

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Secretion, Filtration, Reabsorption

Question 10

Which of the following structures are primarily responsible for filtering waste products from the blood and producing urine?

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Nephrons

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Collecting ducts

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Ureters

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Urethra

Question 11

Which hormone is released by the kidneys in response to decreased blood pressure to regulate blood pressure?

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Renin

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Aldosterone

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Epinephrine

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Erythropoietin

Question 12

What is the main function of the urinary bladder?

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To store urine

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To filter blood

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To produce urine

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To transport urine to the outside of the body

Question 13

Which condition is characterized by inflammation of the urethra?

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Urethritis

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Cystitis

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Pyelonephritis

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Glomerulonephritis

Question 14

What type of tissue lines the inner surface of the urinary system?

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Epithelial tissue

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Connective tissue

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Muscle tissue

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Nervous tissue

Question 15

Which of the following is a major constituent of urine?

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Water

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Sodium

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Glucose

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Protein

Question 16

What is the term for the process by which the kidneys eliminate waste products from the blood?

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Excretion

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Filtration

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Reabsorption

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Secretion

Question 17

What is the most prevalent type of kidney stone?

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Calcium oxalate

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Uric acid

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Struvite

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Cystine

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys?

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Store urine

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Filter waste products from the blood

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Produce urine

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Maintain fluid balance

Question 19

What is the name of the functional unit of the kidney?

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Nephron

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Glomerulus

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Loop of Henle

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Collecting duct

Question 20

Which of the following factors does NOT affect glomerular filtration rate?

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Tubular reabsorption

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Blood pressure

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Glomerular permeability

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Sympathetic nervous system activity

Question 21

Where does the majority of reabsorption and secretion occur in the nephron?

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Proximal tubule

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Distal tubule

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Loop of Henle

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Collecting duct

Question 22

Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating water reabsorption in the collecting duct?

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Aldosterone

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Renin

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Angiotensin II

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of urinary tract infection (UTI)?

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Lower back pain

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Frequent urination

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Burning sensation during urination

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Cloudy urine

Question 24

What is the normal pH range of urine?

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6.0-8.0

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4.5-8.0

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7.0-9.0

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8.0-10.0

Question 25

Which type of urinary cast is indicative of renal damage?

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Waxy cast

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Hyaline cast

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Granular cast

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Fatty cast

Question 26

What is the name of the condition characterized by inadequate production of urine?

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Anuria

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Oliguria

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Polyuria

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Dysuria

Question 27

Which of the following is the microscopic, functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtering and processing blood to produce urine?

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Nephron

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Glomerulus

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Ureter

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Bladder

Question 28

What is the primary function of the glomerulus in the kidney?

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Filter blood to remove waste products and excess fluid

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Reabsorb essential nutrients and water from the filtrate

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Secrete hormones to regulate blood pressure and electrolyte balance

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Store urine until it is released into the bladder

Question 29

Which hormone is responsible for regulating the amount of water reabsorbed in the collecting ducts of the kidney?

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Aldosterone

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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Insulin

Question 30

What is the name of the muscular tube that transports urine from the kidneys to the bladder?

Accepted Answer

Ureter

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Urethra

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Nephron

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Renal pelvis

Question 31

What is the neurogenic reflex that triggers the release of urine from the bladder?

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Micturition reflex

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Gastrocolic reflex

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Patellar reflex

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Cremasteric reflex

Question 32

Which type of urinary incontinence is characterized by involuntary leakage of urine with sudden, strong urges to urinate?

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Urge incontinence

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Stress incontinence

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Overactive bladder

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Nocturnal enuresis

Question 33

Which of the following is the primary waste product excreted by the kidneys through urine?

Accepted Answer

Urea

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Creatinine

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Sodium

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Chloride

Question 34

What is the surgical procedure called that creates an artificial opening between the bladder and the skin for urine drainage?

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Cystostomy

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Nephrectomy

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Cystectomy

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Ureterostomy

Question 35

Which structure transports urine from the kidneys to the bladder?

Accepted Answer

Ureters

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Urethra

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Nephrons

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Glomerulus

Question 36

The functional unit of the kidneys that filters blood is the:

Accepted Answer

Nephron

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Urethra

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Bladder

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Ureter

Question 37

Which hormone is responsible for regulating blood pressure by affecting kidney function?

Accepted Answer

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Epinephrine

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Testosterone

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Insulin

Question 38

The main function of the urinary system is to:

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Maintain fluid balance

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Produce gametes

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Pump blood throughout the body

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Digest food

Question 39

Which component is NOT part of the renal pelvis?

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Medulla

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Major calyx

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Minor calyx

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Infundibula

Question 40

What is the typical pH range of normal urine?

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6.5-7.5

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4.5-5.5

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8.0-9.0

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10.0-11.0

Question 41

Which type of nephron is situated in the outer portion of the kidney?

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Cortical nephron

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Juxtaglomerular nephron

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Medullary nephron

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Subcapsular nephron

Question 42

Which of the following structures is responsible for filtering waste products from the blood and forming urine?

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Kidneys

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Ureters

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Bladder

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Urethra

Question 43

What is the name of the tube that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder?

Accepted Answer

Ureter

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Nephron

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Renal pelvis

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Collecting duct

Question 44

Which hormone, produced by the pituitary gland, regulates fluid balance in the body by controlling water reabsorption in the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Thyroid hormone

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Insulin

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Estrogen

Question 45

What is the functional unit of the kidney where urine is formed?

Accepted Answer

Nephron

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Loop of Henle

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Renal pyramid

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Renal cortex

Question 46

What is the condition characterized by inflammation of the bladder, often accompanied by burning, urgency, and frequency of urination?

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Cystitis

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Nephritis

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Pyelonephritis

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Urethritis

Question 47

Which of the following is a major risk factor for developing kidney stones?

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Dehydration

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High intake of calcium

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Obesity

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Regular exercise

Question 48

What is the name of the thin, porous membrane in the Bowman's capsule that allows the filtration of blood?

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Glomerular membrane

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Peritubular membrane

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Juxtaglomerular apparatus

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Renal corpuscle

Question 49

Which of the following hormones, secreted by the adrenal glands, stimulates the reabsorption of sodium in the distal convoluted tubule and helps regulate blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

Aldosterone

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Insulin

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Glucagon

Question 50

What is the name of the involuntary muscle that contracts to expel urine from the bladder?

Accepted Answer

Detrusor muscle

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Sphincter muscle

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Cremaster muscle

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Levator ani muscle