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The main functional organs of the urinary system are.... - kidneys The temporary storage reservoir for urine following filtration is... - urinary bladder The paired organs that transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder are.... - ureters The transport lumen that transports urine from the bladder out of the body is the.... - urethra How much blood does the kidney filter daily? - 200 liters What are the function of the kidneys - - allow the expulsion of toxins, metabolic wastes...

Three protective layers of the kidney - Answer 1. Renal capsule: physical barrier, protection against trauma. Maintains shape of the kidney 2. Adipose tissue: padding, physical protection, maintains position of the kidneys 3. Renal fascia: anchors the kidneys to surrounding structures Main structures of the kidney - Answer 1. renal capsule 2. nephron 3. collecting duct 4. papillary duct 5. calyx 6. renal pelvis 7. ureter 8. lobes 9. lobules 10. medullary pyramid 11. renal c...

Which type of urinary tract infections can be fatal? - Kidney infection Which of the following is a serous membrane that is fused to the outer surface of the lung? - Visceral pleura Which of the following best describes hematuria? - Blood in the urine Tonsillitis is inflammation of the - Palatine tonsils Which of the following statements is FALSE? - Renal agenesis is almost always a genetic problem. The renal adipose capsule is the middle layer of the - Fibrous pouch that contains the kidn...

Structural features of the jejunum would include that Select one: a. It has numerous submucosal glands b. It has plicae circulares to increase surface area c. It contains Peyer's patches d. The mucosa is dominated by goblet cells correct answers It has plicae circulares to increase surface area Which of the following protect or stabilize each kidney? Select one: a. Umbilical ligament, renal capsule, and adipose capsule b. Adipose and renal capsule only c. Adipose capsule only d....

what organs compose the urinary system -Correct Answer 2 kidneys, 2 ureters, the urinary bladder and urethra what are some functions of the kidneys -Correct Answer - filter blood plasma and excrete metabolic toxic waste - regulate blood volume, pressure, and osmolarity by regulating water output -regulate electrolyte and acid-base balance of body-fluids -secretes the hormone erythropoietin, which stimulates the production of red blood cells and thus supports the oxygen-carrying capacity...

BIO Question and answers rated A+ 2024 1. What sits higher? The left or right kidney? Why? - correct answer a. The left kidney sits higher bc 2. What are the four organs of the excretory system? - correct answer a. Skin, lungs, large intestine, and urinary system 3. What are the four major structures of the urinary system? - correct answer a. Kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra 4. List AND describe the five functions of the urinary system - correct answer a. Regulate blood vo...

EXSS 276 Final Exam | Verified with 100% Correct Answers The movement of substances from the nephron tubule back into the bloodstream is referred to as: nephron replacement. nephron recirculation. tubular reabsorption. tubular secretion. The movement of substances from the bloodstream into the tubular nephron is referred to as: tubular reabsorption. tubular secretion. nephron replacement. nephron recirculation. The process by which plasma minus protein passes from the glomerulus into the tubul...

HESI ENTRANCE EXAM(2) QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE. 100% GUARANTEED PASS 4 Contributions of the Urinary System 1) Blood comp 2) Blood osmolarity 3) pH balance 4) Hormone production 8 Functions of the Urinary System 1) Excretes nitrogenous/metabolic waste 2) Regulates of H2O 3) Regulates electrolytes 4) Regulate pH (H+) 5) Regulates blood pressure and volume 6) Regulates blood glucose levels 7) Assists with RBC production 8) Activates Vitamin D Organs Invo...

Anatomy of the Urinary System 1. The urinary system has __2__ kidneys, __2___ ureters, and __1___ bladder. 2. Describe the shape, weight and location of the adult kidney. An adult kidney is bean-shaped, about the size of a can of soup and weighs about 5 ounces. The right kidney lies slightly lower than the left because of the liver's location just above it. Both kidneys are mostly protected by the rib cage because of their location between the T-12 and L-3 vertebra. 3. The __Adrenal glan...

TEST BANK ESSENTIALS OF PATHOPHYSIOLOGY (4TH EDITION BY PORTH) CONTENTS Chapter 01 - Cell Structure and Function .......................................................................................................................... 2 Chapter 02 - Cellular Responses to Stress, Injury, and Aging .......................................................................................... 7 Chapter 03 - Inflammation, the Inflammatory Response, and Fever ..............................................