Anatomy and Physiology Unit 8 Practice Test

Match the organs of the urinary system with the labels.

A- Kidneys B- Right Ureter C- Bladder D- Urethra

influences sodium balance

ANP

stored in bones

Calcium

contains water outside of cells

ECF

contains about two thirds of the water volume in cells

ICF

A genetic disorder affecting the kidneys is _____.

PKD

hormone that triggers reabsorption of sodium

aldosterone

temporary storage for urine

bladder

monitored by respiratory centers

carbon dioxide

controls glomerular filtration

cardiovascular system

follows the passive transport of sodium

chloride

When a patient has a progressive decline in kidney function over time, he is in _____.

chronic renal failure

An endocrine condition of high glucose levels is called _____.

diabetes mellitus

too much fluid in the IF and swelling

edema

low amounts cause the body to crave salty food

electrolytes

regulates renal absorption

endocrine system

hydrostatic pressure forces fluids through a membrane

glomerular filtration

low levels of plasma proteins

hypoproteinemia

a condition commonly developed by marathon runners

hypotonic hydration

reduced blood volume

hypovolemic shock

all the fluid found between cells

interstitial fluid

filters blood and creates urine

kidney

process of emptying the bladder

micturition

Inflammation of kidneys is called _____.

nephritis

A progressive kidney disease of the nephrons is called _____.

nephropathy

causes thirst and the release of ADH

osmolality

reabsorbed by secondary active transport

phosphate

buffer system for urine

phosphate buffer

cation responsible for neuromuscular function

potassium

buffer system of exposed organic groups

protein

provides oxygen for cells

respiratory system

important in fluid and electrolyte balance

sodium

reclaims tubule contents and returns them to the blood

tubular reabsorption

unwanted substances are not reabsorbed from filtrate

tubular secretion

A buildup of organic waste in the bloodstream causes _____.

uremia

tube that carries urine to the bladder

ureter

tube that carries urine out of the body

urethra