Urinary System Function and Dysfunction Quiz

Test your nephrology knowledge with questions on kidney function, bladder health, and urinary system disorders.

#1

Which organ filters waste products from the blood to form urine?

Liver
Pancreas
Kidneys
Stomach
#2

What is the primary function of the urinary bladder?

To produce urine
To store urine
To filter blood
To regulate electrolyte balance
#3

Which structure connects each kidney to the urinary bladder?

Urethra
Ureter
Renal artery
Renal vein
#4

What is the main function of the urethra in the urinary system?

To filter blood
To store urine
To transport urine from the bladder to the outside of the body
To regulate electrolyte balance
#5

Which of the following substances is a waste product found in urine?

Hemoglobin
Insulin
Glucagon
Urea
#6

Which hormone is responsible for regulating the reabsorption of water in the kidneys?

Insulin
Estrogen
Testosterone
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
#7

Which of the following conditions is characterized by the formation of kidney stones?

Glomerulonephritis
Pyelonephritis
Nephrolithiasis
Polycystic kidney disease
#8

Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys?

Regulation of blood pressure
Production of red blood cells
Regulation of electrolyte balance
Regulation of glucose levels
#9

What is the medical term for the inability to control urination?

Anuria
Oliguria
Dysuria
Incontinence
#10

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

Erythropoietin
Insulin
Calcitonin
Thyroxine
#11

What is the functional unit of the kidney?

Nephron
Renal medulla
Ureter
Renal pelvis
#12

What is the name of the hormone responsible for stimulating the release of aldosterone from the adrenal glands?

Renin
Aldosterone
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Angiotensin II
#13

What is the medical term for the inflammation of the bladder?

Cystitis
Urethritis
Nephritis
Glomerulonephritis
#14

Which part of the nephron is responsible for filtration of blood?

Glomerulus
Loop of Henle
Distal convoluted tubule
Collecting duct
#15

What is the role of aldosterone in the urinary system?

Stimulating urine production
Regulating sodium and potassium balance
Increasing blood pressure
Controlling water reabsorption
#16

Which condition is characterized by the presence of protein in the urine?

Pyelonephritis
Nephrotic syndrome
Polycystic kidney disease
Interstitial cystitis
#17

Which of the following substances is NOT normally found in urine?

Urea
Glucose
Creatinine
Sodium
#18

What is the term for the involuntary loss of urine due to a sudden urge?

Stress incontinence
Urge incontinence
Overflow incontinence
Functional incontinence
#19

Which of the following is a common symptom of urinary tract infection (UTI)?

Hematuria (blood in urine)
Polyuria (excessive urination)
Oliguria (decreased urination)
Nocturia (frequent urination at night)

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