Urinary system sherpath quiz

Which components of the kidneys are responsible for reabsorption?

. Loop of Henle Portions of the loop of Henle function during reabsorption. . Proximal convoluted tubule The proximal convoluted tubule functions during reabsorption.

What substances may be secreted into the urine in the distal convoluted tubule?

. Potassium In the distal convoluted tubule, potassium can be secreted into the urine. . Hydrogen In the distal convoluted tubule, hydrogen can be secreted into the urine during the last phase of secretion. .Drug metabolites In the distal convoluted tubule, drug metabolites can be secreted into the urine

Which structure stores urine in the body until it can be eliminated voluntarily?

Bladder Urine is held in the bladder until it can be eliminated voluntarily.

The final filtrate is considered to be urine once it passes through which structure of the kidney?

Renal pelvis The collecting ducts send filtrate into the renal pelvis where the filtrate is then called urine.

What determines how the kidneys excrete or retain substances?

The renal threshold helps determine how the kidneys excrete or retain substances.

Which structure carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder?

The ureter is the structure that carries urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

Which structure of the urinary system allows urine to leave the body?

The urethra allows urine to leave the body.

About how many nephrons are in a kidney?

There are more than 1,000,000 nephrons in a kidney.

Urine is mainly composed of what substance?

Urine is primarily made up of water.

What happens to the absorption of glucose by the kidneys if the blood sugar is too high?

When the blood sugar is high, glucose cannot be absorbed and appears in the urine.