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1 UNIT 5 MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS Urinary System Test Bank Objective 5.05 Describe the basic functions of the urinary system. 1. Which of the following is NOT a function of the urinary system? a. Maintain body fluid volume b. Thermoregulation c. Clear the body of wastes d. Maintain body fluid composition Objective 5.06 Identify the basic organs of the urinary system. 2. What is the function of the ureters? a. The tube that takes urine out of the body b. The storage place for urine c. The tubes that take urine from the kidney to the bladder d. The nephron 3. The main structures of the urinary system include all of the following EXCEPT: a. Kidneys b. Gallbladder c. Ureters d. Urethra 4. A hollow muscular organ used for storing urine. a. Ureters b. Kidneys c. Bladder d. Urethra 5. As urine is produced the sequence of structures that urine would have to pass through to get to the outside world would be: a. Kidney Urethra Ureters Bladder b. Bladder Urethra Kidney Ureters c. Kidney Ureter Bladder Urethra d. Urethra Bladder Kidney Ureters 6. Which structure in the urinary system is responsible to produce urine? a. Kidney b. Ureter c. Bladder d. Urethra Unit Five Maintenance 1 Utah State Office of Education

2 7. Which structure transports urine from the bladder to the outside world? a. Bladder b. Ureters c. Urethra d. Kidneys Objective 5.07 Compare and contrast the diseases and disorders of the urinary system. 8. What is cystitis? a. Toxic condition b. Lac of bladder control c. Kidney stone d. Inflammation of the bladder 9. What causes cystitis? a. Virus b. Bacteria c. Contaminated food d. Not drinking enough water 10. What is the major symptom of a kidney stone? a. Pain b. Fever c. Edema d. Swelling 11. What is lithotripsy? a. A laser that breaks up kidney stones b. Physical and chemical exam of the urine c. X-ray of the urinary system d. Inflammation of the bladder 12. What is dialysis? a. A laxer that breaks up kidney stones b. Physical and chemical exam of the urine c. X-ray of the urinary system d. Machine that filters the blood and acts like a kidney 13. What is the most common symptom of kidney failure? a. Intense pain b. Blood in the urine c. Painful urination d. Decreased urine output Unit Five Maintenance 2 Utah State Office of Education

3 14. Are hard masses developed from crystals that separate from the urine within the urinary tract. a. Kidney Stones b. Cystitis c. Kidney Failure d. Gallstones Objective 5.08 Recognize levels of education, credentialing requirements, employment opportunities, workplace environments, and career growth potential for the following careers relating to the urinary system. 15. Are trained to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with urological disorders. d. Medical Lab Technician 16. Operate equipment that removed waste and excess fluids from the blood of patients whose kidneys no longer work effectively. d. Medical Lab Technician 17. Performs tests on tissues, blood, and other bodily fluids to help physicians diagnose and treat disorders and diseases. d. Medical Lab Technician 18. Collect and prepare laboratory specimens or perform basic laboratory tests on premises, dispose of contaminated supplies, and sterilize medical instruments. d. Medical lab Technician Unit Five Maintenance 3 Utah State Office of Education

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