
Urinary System Structures and Functions
Quiz by Matt Lundin
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Pair of bean-shaped organs located between the peritoneum and the back muscles
Tube that connects and carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder
Hollow, muscular organ that collects and stores urine
Tube that connects the bladder to the outside of the body
External opening of the urethra where urine exits the body
Tough fibrous layer surrounding the kidney
Indention where blood vessels and nerves enter and leave the kidney
Funnel-shaped structure that receives urine from the collecting duct for passage into the ureter
Outer portion of the kidney
Innermost part of the kidney
Double-walled capsule surrounding the glomerulus
Cluster of capillaries where filtration takes place
Part of nephron where glucose, sodium, chloride and water are reabsorbed
Portion of a nephron that leads from the proximal convoluted tubule to the distal convoluted tubule
Portion of nephron between the loop of Henle and the collecting tubule
Part of a nephron that collects the urine from the distal convoluted tubule and discharges it into the pelvis of the kidney
Which of the following are functions of the Kidney
Order the steps in the production of Urine
Examination of urine to determine presence of blood cells, bacteria, acidity level, specific gravity and physical characteristics
Substances that inhibit reabsorption of H2O