PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The three stages of urine production are ____, ____, and ____
A
filtration, reabsorption, and secretion
B
filtration, urine secretion, and leukocytosis
C
reabsorption, discretion, and secretion
D
secretion, absorption, and dissemination
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Urine is formed in three main steps-glomerular filtration, reabsorption and secretion. It comprises 95 % water and 5% wastes such as ions of sodium, potassium and calcium, and nitrogenous wastes such as creatinine, urea and ammonia. Osmoregulation is the process of maintaining homeostasis of the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -Glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption, and tubular secretion are the three primary steps in which kidneys filter blood and maintain proper electrolyte balance. Glomerular filtration removes solutes from the blood; it is the first step of urine formation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Urine produced in the kidneys passes through the ureters, collects in the bladder, and is then excreted through the urethra.

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