Match each vocabulary term listed with its meaning.

-Tubes leading from the kidneys to the urinary bladder
A)medulla
B)Na+
C)renin
D)urea and uric acid
E)ureters
F)urethra
G)urinary bladder
H)urination (voiding)

Question

Match each vocabulary term listed with its meaning.

-Tubes leading from the kidneys to the urinary bladder
A)medulla
B)Na+
C)renin
D)urea and uric acid
E)ureters
F)urethra
G)urinary bladder
H)urination (voiding)

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ureters are tubes that lead from the kidneys to the urinary bladder.

Answer: G
 The urinary bladder is the muscular sac that stores urine until it is ready to be voided.

Answer: F
 The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body during urination or voiding.

Answer: D
 Urea and uric acid are waste products that are filtered out of the blood by the kidneys and excreted in urine.

Answer: H
 Urination, also called voiding, is the process of emptying the bladder of stored urine.

Answer: A
 The medulla is the inner region of the kidney.

Answer: C
 Renin is an enzyme that helps regulate blood pressure and kidney function.

Answer: B
 Na+ (sodium ion) plays a role in regulating water balance and blood pressure.

Match Each Vocabulary Term Listed with Its Meaning