URINARY ELIMINATION Flashcards
What are the primary organs involved in urinary elimination?
Kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra.
True or False: The kidneys are responsible for the filtration of blood.
True.
Fill in the blank: The process of removing waste and excess substances from the blood is called __________.
filtration.
What is the main function of the urinary system?
To filter blood, remove waste, and regulate bodily fluids.
How many liters of urine does an average adult produce daily?
About 1 to 2 liters.
Multiple Choice: Which part of the urinary system stores urine until it is excreted? A) Kidneys B) Ureters C) Bladder D) Urethra
C) Bladder.
What is the role of the ureters in the urinary system?
To transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
True or False: The urethra is responsible for the elimination of urine from the body.
True.
Fill in the blank: The functional unit of the kidney is called a __________.
nephron.
What is the significance of glomerular filtration rate (GFR)?
It measures how well the kidneys are filtering blood.
Multiple Choice: Which substance is primarily eliminated through urine? A) Oxygen B) Carbon Dioxide C) Urea D) Glucose
C) Urea.
What triggers the urge to urinate?
The stretching of the bladder wall.
True or False: Urine is primarily composed of water.
True.
What is considered an adequate daily urine output for adults?
Approximately 800 to 2000 milliliters.
Fill in the blank: The process by which the kidneys reabsorb water and nutrients is known as __________.
reabsorption.
What is the average pH level of urine?
Between 4.5 and 8.
Multiple Choice: Which hormone regulates water balance in the body? A) Insulin B) Aldosterone C) Estrogen D) Testosterone
B) Aldosterone.
What happens to the urine as it moves through the urethra?
It is expelled from the body.
True or False: The kidneys help regulate blood pressure.
True.
What is the primary waste product excreted in urine?
Urea.
