BIOL 2404

Dr. Weis

Lecture Quiz Thirteen: Urinary

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  1. Name a hormone from the kidney and its function. [1 point]
  2. Name a hormone that affects the kidney (kidney is the target organ) and explain its effects. [1 point]
  3. Define glomerular filtration [0.5 points]
  4. Define tubular reabsorption [0.5 points]
  5. Define tubular secretion [0.5 points]
  6. Name the two types of nephrons and their location. [1 point]
  7. Describe urine based on a normal characteristic, two normal components, and normal concentration. [1 point]
  8. Give the function of the ureters. [0.5 points]
  9. What is the trigone of the urinary bladder ? [1 point]
  10. Give the function of the male and the function of the female urethra. [1 point]
  11. Give the components and function of the juxtaglomerular apparatus. [2 points]

Extra Credit

EC1> Define and give an example of an electrolyte. [1 point]

EC2> Define and give the general components of a buffer system. [1 point]