Deck 22: Urinary System

Question 1

Edema is the retention of excess fluids usually occurring in the tissue closest to the kidneys.

Answer 1

False
Edema is a condition of excess fluids in the tissues and often occurs in the extremities.

Question 2

Polycystic renal disease causes renal failure because the immune system views the kidney as a foreign invader and attacks the kidney.

Answer 2

False
A common genetic disease that can cause renal failure is polycystic renal disease.This disease can affect a person in childhood or in adulthood.The kidney becomes enlarged and filled with cysts,and if progression is fast,the kidney eventually fails.

Question 3

During acidification the kidneys eliminate excess nitrogen ions.

Answer 3

False
Acidification is the process of eliminating extra hydrogen ions through the urine.

Question 4

A patient whose kidneys are not working properly should undergo dialysis.

Question 5

The kidneys and lungs are the two systems that keep our body in balance.

Question 6

The adult human excretes about 250 ml of urine a day.

Question 7

The kidneys can be found in what part of the body?

A)Lower right abdominal cavity
B)Lower left abdominal cavity
C)Lower abdominal cavity on either side of the vertebrae
D)Upper abdominal cavity on either side of the vertebrae

Question 8

Edema should always be treated with medications.

Question 9

How much of the kidneys need to function for survival?

A)80%
B)60%
C)40%
D)20%

Question 10

One way to guard against bladder infections is to drink plenty of water.

Question 11

Loss of kidney function can be caused by all of the following except:

A)Toxins
B)Drinking too much water
C)Genetic diseases
D)Accidents

Question 12

The smell of urine is caused by the presence of methane.

Question 13

The most common cause of a urinary tract infection is:

A)Excessive soda consumption
B)Fungus growing on food
C)The bacterium E. coli
D)Chlamydia

Question 14

If a healthy person loses a kidney,what will occur?

A)Watch diet
B)Take medication
C)Be on dialysis for the rest of his/her life
D)Both A and B
E) All of the above

Question 15

How much urine can the bladder hold?

A)1000 ml
B)250-300 ml
C)960 ml
D)500 ml

Question 16

Which of the following is not a major function of the body?

A)Metabolism
B)Distribution
C)Absorption
D)Confinement

Question 17

Both blood and urine have a pH level of 7.4.

Question 18

Which of the following is true about urinary tract infections?

A)Each year, approximately 10 million people see a physician for a UTI.
B)UTIs most often cause an increase in urine output.
C)UTIs are more common in men.
D)Painful sensations when urinating occur with UTIs.

Question 19

The kidneys are needed for the synthesis of the following hormones except:

A)Renin
B)Erythropoietin
C)Vitamin D
D)Vitamin K

Question 20

Which of the following is not a cause of kidney stones?

A)Genetic predisposition
B)Gout
C)Excessive dairy intake
D)Hyperparathyroidism

Question 21

Match the term with the correct definition.
a.Kidney stones
b.The loss of control over excretion of urine of feces
c.The loss of bladder control at night
d.The membranous tissue that surrounds and supports the kidneys.
e.Urination
Micturition

Question 22

Match the term with the correct definition.
a.Kidney stones
b.The loss of control over excretion of urine of feces
c.The loss of bladder control at night
d.The membranous tissue that surrounds and supports the kidneys.
e.Urination
Nephrolithiasis

Question 23

Match the term with the correct definition.
a.Kidney stones
b.The loss of control over excretion of urine of feces
c.The loss of bladder control at night
d.The membranous tissue that surrounds and supports the kidneys.
e.Urination
Renal fascia

Question 24

Match the term with the correct definition.
a.Kidney stones
b.The loss of control over excretion of urine of feces
c.The loss of bladder control at night
d.The membranous tissue that surrounds and supports the kidneys.
e.Urination
Nocturia

Question 25

Match the term with the correct definition.
a.Kidney stones
b.The loss of control over excretion of urine of feces
c.The loss of bladder control at night
d.The membranous tissue that surrounds and supports the kidneys.
e.Urination
Incontinence

Question 26

Which of the following is not a proper treatment for a urinary tract infection?

A)Septra to help kill the bacterial infection
B)Fluconazole to kill the fungal infection
C)Tetracycline to decrease the infection caused by Chlamydia
D)Zyloprim to clear up the gonorrheal infection

Question 27

Match the term with the correct definition.
a.Kidney stones
b.The loss of control over excretion of urine of feces
c.The loss of bladder control at night
d.The membranous tissue that surrounds and supports the kidneys.
e.Urination
Urolithiasis