Q1. Describe the general functions of the organs of the urinary system.
Q2. Where are the kidneys located?
Q3. Describe kidney structure.
Q4. Trace the blood supply to the nephron.
Q5. Name the parts of the nephron.
Q6. Which process form urine?
Q7. Which forces affect net filtration pressure?
Q8. Which factors influence the rate of glomerular filtration?
Q9. What is the function of the macula densa?
Q10. How does renin help regulate filtration rate?
Q11. Which chemical are normally present in the glomerular filtrate but not in urine?
Q12. Which mechanism reabsorb solutes from the glomerular filtrate?
Q13. Describe the role of passive transport in urine formation.
Q14. Define tubular secretion.
Q15. Which substances are actively secreted?
Q16. How does sodium reabsorption affect potassium secretion?
Q17. How does the hypothalamus regulate urine concentration and volume?
Q18. List the normal constituents of urine.
Q19. Which factors affect urine volume?
Q20. How is urine moved from the renal pelvis to the urinary bladder?
Q21. What prevents urine from backing up from the urinary bladder into the ureters?
Q22. Describe micturition.
Q23. How is it possible to consciously inhibit the micturition reflex?