The Urinary System Flashcards
1
Q
The metabolic breakdown of creatine phosphate results in:
A
Creatinine (nitrogenous waste)
2
Q
The breakdown of nucleotides produces:
A
Uric acid
3
Q
What is the condition that occurs when crystals of uric acid become lodged in the joints?
A
Gout
4
Q
What molecule gives fecal matter its brown color?
A
Stercobilin
5
Q
Which of these is an enzyme produced by the kidney?
a. renin
b. angiotensin
c. erythropoietin
d. aldosterone
A
a - renin
6
Q
What are the two combined structures that compose a nephron?
A
Renal corpuscle and renal tubule
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