Which is NOT the function of the urinary system: (a) Adjust blood volume (b) Sta

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Which is NOT the function of the urinary system: (a) Adjust blood volume (b) Stabilizing pH (c) Conserving valuable nutrients (d) Absorption of organic molecules The passageway that conducts urine from the urinary bladder to the exterior is called: (a) Ureters (b) Urinary bladder (c) Urethra (d) none of them The superficial portion of the kidney is called: (a) Renal cortex (b) Renal medulla (c) Renal pyramid (d) Renal pelvis The Nephron that is responsible for the most of the regulatory function of the kidney is called: (a) Cortical nephron (b) Juxtamedullary nephron Which part of the kidney nephron is responsible for reabsorbing nutrients from the filtrate? (a) Distal convoluted tubule (b) Proximal convoluted tubule (c) Nephron loop the most abundant organic waste in the urine is: (a) Creatinine (b) Uric acid (c) Urea (d) albumin Which segment of a nephron has the specific function to retain plasma proteins and blood cells? (a) PCT (b) Nephron loop

Explanation / Answer

1) - to regulate blood volume and blood pressure
- maintain plasma ion concentrations
- to stabilize blood pH
- to conserve valuable nutrients

Answer is D: absorption of organic molecules.

2) urethra is a tube that conducts urine from the urinary bladder to the exterior of the body.

Answer is : C

3) Renal Cortex is the superficial portion of the kidney which is in contact with the fibrous capsule and has nephrons and glomeruli.

Answer is A

4) Cortical nephrons performs excretory and regulatory functions and juxtamedullary nephrons concentrate and dilute urine.

Answer is A

5) PCT responsible for rebsorption of substances from filtrate (ions, proteins, & nutrients like glucose & amino acids)..

Answer is B

6)The most abundant organic waste in the urine is urea.

Answer is C

7) Nephron loop is a segment of a nephron has the specific function to retain plasma proteins and blood cells

Answer is b

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