unrinary tract

Question 1

the kidneys filter

Answer 1

blood

Question 2

kidney infection

Answer 2

pyelonephritis

Question 3

kidneys are protected by

Answer 3

floating ribs

Question 4

which kidney is higher

Answer 4

left

Question 5

where vessels and tubes enter and exit the kidney

Answer 5

hilum

Question 6

what brings blood into the glomerulus

Answer 6

the afferent arteriole

Question 7

what brings blood out of the glomerulus

Answer 7

efferent arteriole

Question 8

filtrate moved out of glomerulus into

Answer 8

glomerular capsule

Question 9

kidney tubules are surrounded by

Answer 9

capillaries

Question 10

from the glomerular capsule filtrate goes to

Answer 10

the primary convoluted tubule

Question 11

the collecting duct of nephrons empties into

Answer 11

the renal pelvis

Question 12

stages of urine formation

Answer 12

filtration, reabsorption, secretion

Question 13

filtration

Answer 13

small particles (Na, Cl, urea, glucose, K) are pushed out of capillaries

Question 14

secretion

Answer 14

waste is pushed out of blood into kidney tubules. done to adjust the pH of blood or secrete medications

Question 15

reabsorption

Answer 15

substances are returned to capillaries from kidney tubules. driven by Na, draws Na back in to blood so water and glucose follow

Question 16

diuretics

Answer 16

reduce Na reabsorption to make you pee more. decrease blood volume and draw fluid out of tissues.

Question 17

kidney stones cause

Answer 17

caused by dehydration, weight, diet, weight loss surgery, urinary infections, and family history.

Question 18

urinary tract infection

Answer 18

caused by bacteria entering urinary tract. more common in females due to shorter urethra, can lead to cystitis or pyelonephritis.

Question 19

kidney failure

Answer 19

causes GFR to fall as kidneys are not adequately filtering. causes less urine output, increased urea, electrolyte and pH imbalances.