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Functions and Regulation of the Urinary System, Quizzes of Physiology

Definitions and terms related to the functions and regulation of the urinary system. Topics include the four primary functions of the urinary system, the role of calcitrol, the ways in which the kidneys regulate blood composition, and the factors that influence blood composition. Additionally, the document covers the hormonal regulation of water and electrolytes in the kidneys, including the role of adh, aldosterone, and the nephrons.

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TERM 1
What are the four primary functions of the
Urinary System?
DEFINITION 1
Urine Production, Convert Vitamin D to Calcitrol, Dispose of
Waste, Regulate Blood volume and chemical makeup
TERM 2
Calcitrol
DEFINITION 2
Stimulates the absorption of calcium and phosphorous in the
small intestine
TERM 3
The kidneys regulate blood composition in
what 4 ways?
DEFINITION 3
Excretion of nitrogenous wastes, Water, Electrolyte Balance,
Help regulate Blood PH
TERM 4
Diet, Cellular Metabolism, Urine Output
DEFINITION 4
Diet, Cellular Metabolism, Urine OutputBlood composition is
dependent on what 3 factors?
TERM 5
The amount of water retained or lost in urine
DEFINITION 5
Kidneys help regulate electrolyte balance, therefore
regulating what?
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What are the four primary functions of the

Urinary System?

Urine Production, Convert Vitamin D to Calcitrol, Dispose of Waste, Regulate Blood volume and chemical makeup TERM 2

Calcitrol

DEFINITION 2 Stimulates the absorption of calcium and phosphorous in the small intestine TERM 3

The kidneys regulate blood composition in

what 4 ways?

DEFINITION 3 Excretion of nitrogenous wastes, Water, Electrolyte Balance, Help regulate Blood PH TERM 4

Diet, Cellular Metabolism, Urine Output

DEFINITION 4 Diet, Cellular Metabolism, Urine OutputBlood composition is dependent on what 3 factors? TERM 5

The amount of water retained or lost in urine

DEFINITION 5 Kidneys help regulate electrolyte balance, therefore regulating what?

The right kidney is lower than the left.

The ____ kidney is lower than the _____. TERM 7

DEFINITION 7 About how much blood passes through the kidneys each minute? TERM 8

ADH

DEFINITION 8 Regulation of water and electrolytes in the kidneys is regulated primarily by? TERM 9

The posterior pituitary

DEFINITION 9 The hormone that regulates electrolyte and water in the kidneys is secreted from where? TERM 10

ADH

DEFINITION 10 This hormone stimulates more water to be reabsorbed from the collecting ducts