Chapter 18

Question 1

The outer portion of the kidneys?

Answer 1

Cortex

Question 2

Inner portion of the kidneys?

Answer 2

Medulla

Question 3

What percentage of glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed?

Answer 3

99%

Question 4

What is the glomerular filtration rate per minute?

Answer 4

125.0

Question 5

How is ammonia secreted?

Answer 5

Diffusion

Question 6

Describe the location and rate of blood flow in the kidneys?

Answer 6

Above the waist line and retroperitoneal

The rate of blood through the kidneys is the highest in the body

Question 7

Which kidney is lower?

Answer 7

The right is lower than the left

Question 8

Functions of the kidneys?

Answer 8

Maintain homeostasis
Clean blood of waste products
Excrete toxins and waste products containing nitrogen
Regulate proper balance between body water content and salt

Question 9

What is the first step in urine formation?

Answer 9

Glomerular filtration

Question 10

Glycosuria is a sign of what condition?

Answer 10

Diabetes Mellitus

Question 11

Most of the water in the glomerular filtrate is reabsorbed in the?

Answer 11

Proximal convoluted tubules

Question 12

What are the 3 process of urine formation?

Answer 12

Filtration, reabsorption, secretion

Question 13

Location of the urinary bladder?

Answer 13

Lies in the pelvis behind symphysis pubis

Question 14

Natural characteristics of urine?

Answer 14

Clear
Contains nitrogenous waste like (ammonia, creatinine, urea, Utica acid)
Water
Ammonia like odor and mineral ions like NA, CL and K

Question 15

Define enuresis?

Answer 15

Involuntary voiding of urine