PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The urinary system
A
produces, stores, and eliminate urine
B
maintains the balance of chemicals and water in the body
C
cleans up the blood
D
all of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The organs of the urinary system include the kidneys, renal pelvis, ureters, bladder and urethra. The body takes nutrients from food and converts them to energy. After the body has taken the food components that it needs, waste products are left behind in the bowel and in the blood.

Detailed explanation-2: -The urinary system is divided into two parts. The upper urinary system includes the kidneys and ureters. The lower urinary system includes the bladder and urethra. The kidneys remove waste and extra fluid from the blood to make urine. The urine flows from the kidneys through the ureters to the bladder.

Detailed explanation-3: -The kidneys form the urine and account for the other functions attributed to the urinary system. The ureters carry the urine away from kidneys to the urinary bladder, which is a temporary reservoir for the urine. The urethra is a tubular structure that carries the urine from the urinary bladder to the outside.

Detailed explanation-4: -Remove waste products and medicines from the body. Balance the body’s fluids. Balance a variety of electrolytes. Release hormones to control blood pressure. Release a hormone to control red blood cell production. Help with bone health by controlling calcium and phosphorus.

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