#1
Which organ is responsible for filtering waste products from the blood to form urine?
Kidneys
ExplanationKidneys filter blood to produce urine.
#2
What is the functional unit of the kidney responsible for urine formation?
Nephron
ExplanationNephron is the kidney's functional unit for urine formation.
#3
Which of the following is NOT a function of the urinary system?
Production of digestive enzymes
ExplanationUrinary system does not produce digestive enzymes.
#4
What is the medical term for the inability to control urination?
Enuresis
ExplanationEnuresis refers to the inability to control urination.
#5
Which structure transports sperm and urine out of the body in males?
Urethra
ExplanationUrethra carries sperm and urine out of male body.
#6
Which of the following is not a symptom of a urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Polyphagia (excessive hunger)
ExplanationPolyphagia is not a symptom of UTI; it's excessive hunger.
#7
Which structure carries urine from the kidney to the bladder?
Ureter
ExplanationUreters transport urine from the kidneys to the bladder.
#8
Which hormone regulates the reabsorption of water in the kidney tubules?
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
ExplanationADH regulates water reabsorption in kidney tubules.
#9
What is the medical term for the presence of kidney stones?
Nephrolithiasis
ExplanationNephrolithiasis is the medical term for kidney stones.
#10
Which medical imaging technique uses sound waves to visualize the urinary tract?
Ultrasound
ExplanationUltrasound is used to visualize the urinary tract.
#11
What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the urinary bladder?
Cystectomy
ExplanationCystectomy refers to surgical removal of the bladder.
#12
What is the medical term for the surgical removal of the kidney?
Nephrectomy
ExplanationNephrectomy is the surgical removal of the kidney.