Urinary and Reproductive Systems

Question 1

Functions: urinary system

Answer 1

1. Secretion, temporary storage, & discharge of urine (waste product of metabolism)
2. Water & electrolyte balance
3. Acid-base balance
4. Non-excretory functions: secretion of renin & erythropoeitin

Question 2

2 bean-shaped reddish brown organs

Answer 2

Kidney

Question 3

Location of the kidney

Answer 3

Location: posterior abdomen under cover
of the ribs (retroperitoneal)

Question 4

a vertical slit where renal artery, renal vein
& ureter enter / exit the kidney

Answer 4

Hilum of the kidney

Question 5

a space extending halfway
through the kidney

Answer 5

Renal Sinus

Question 6

Parts of the Renal
Parenchyma:

Answer 6

1. Cortex – outer
   - coarsely granular
   - contain nephrons
2. Medulla - inner
   - darker in color
   - contain pyramids

Question 8

Medullary tissue in the cortex is called

Answer 8

Rays of Frrein

Question 9

Nephron are usually found where?

Answer 9

Renal cortex

Question 10

This secretion from the kidney is responsible for the maintenance

Answer 10

Renin

Question 11

An area in the urinary bladder where mucosa is constantly
smooth is called

Answer 11

Detrusor

Question 12

T or F
The male urethra is 20inches long

Answer 12

False
20cm

Question 13

Widest and most dilatable male urethra

Answer 13

Prostatic

Question 14

surrounded by sphincter urethra; least dilatable

Answer 14

Membranous

Question 15

Arrangement of structures in the hilum of the kidney from anterior to posterior direction

Answer 15

Vein, Artery, Ureter

Question 16

The widest most dilatable portion of the male urethra

Answer 16

Prostatic