Urinary System and Related Medical Terms Quiz

Challenge yourself with questions on kidney function, urinary tract infections, and medical terms. Test your nephrology knowledge now!

#1

Which organ is responsible for filtering waste products from the blood to form urine?

Liver
Kidneys
Pancreas
Spleen
#2

What is the medical term for difficulty in passing urine?

Oliguria
Polyuria
Dysuria
Anuria
#3

Which of the following structures carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder?

Urethra
Ureter
Renal pelvis
Nephron
#4

What is the medical term for the presence of glucose in the urine?

Glycosuria
Ketonuria
Hematuria
Proteinuria
#5

Which of the following hormones is responsible for stimulating the production of red blood cells in the bone marrow?

Erythropoietin
Insulin
Cortisol
Thyroxine
#6

Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating water balance by controlling the reabsorption of water in the kidneys?

Insulin
Adrenaline
Aldosterone
Glucagon
#7

What is the functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtering blood and forming urine?

Nephron
Ureter
Bladder
Urethra
#8

Which of the following is NOT a function of the urinary system?

Regulation of blood pressure
Production of red blood cells
Regulation of electrolyte balance
Removal of nitrogenous waste
#9

Which of the following is a condition characterized by the formation of kidney stones?

Nephritis
Glomerulonephritis
Nephrolithiasis
Pyelonephritis
#10

Which part of the nephron is responsible for reabsorbing glucose, amino acids, and water from the filtrate back into the blood?

Glomerulus
Bowman's capsule
Loop of Henle
Proximal convoluted tubule
#11

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?

Frequent urination
Hematuria (blood in urine)
Polydipsia (excessive thirst)
Dysuria (painful urination)
#12

What is the medical term for the involuntary loss of urine?

Enuresis
Dysuria
Oliguria
Polyuria
#13

Which of the following is a hormone produced by the kidneys that helps regulate blood pressure?

Renin
Calcitonin
Parathyroid hormone
Estrogen
#14

Which of the following conditions involves the presence of protein in the urine?

Pyelonephritis
Nephrotic syndrome
Renal calculi
Cystitis
#15

Which of the following is NOT a function of the renal pelvis?

Collecting urine from the nephrons
Storing urine before elimination
Transporting urine to the ureter
Helping in the elimination of urine

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