urinary chapter questions

Question 1

What are the 6 structures that make up the urinary system?

Answer 1

Two kidneys, two ureters, one urinary bladder, and one urethra

Question 2

Name nitrogenous waste materials from protein breakdown are eliminated from the body primarily as ___.

Answer 2

Urea

Question 3

What is the difference between the hilus of the kidney and the renal pelvis?

Answer 3

The release of antidiuretic hormone is regulated by the kidneys, aldosterone directly affects kidney function, and erythropoietin is produced by the kidneys.

Question 4

What is the difference between the hilus of the kidney and the renal pelvis?

Answer 4

The hilus is the area on the medial side of each kidney where blood and lymph vessels, nerves, and the ureter enter and leave the kidney. The renal pelvis is inside the hilus and is a urine collection chamber at the beginning of the ureter.