SOLUTIONS TO EXERCISES, LESSON 1
1.
The primary function of the urinary system is to help keep the body in
homeostasis by controlling the composition and volume of blood. (para 1-2)
2.
Two kidneys.
Two ureters.
One urinary bladder.
One urethra. (para 1-2)
3.
You are correct if you listed any three of the following:
Filtration of metabolic wastes.
Urine formation.
Fluid and electrolyte balance.
Acid base balance.
Influence blood pressure. (para 1-3a)
4.
Hilium.
(para 1-3c)
5.
Renal pelvis.
(para 1-3d)
6.
Control blood concentration and volume by removing selected amounts of
water and solutes.
Help regulate blood pH.
Remove toxic wastes from the blood. (para 1-3e(3)(a)1, 2, 3)
7.
The urinary bladder is located in the lower portion of the abdominal cavity behind
the symphysis pubis. (para 1-5)
8.
The voiding reflex.
(para 1-5c(1))
9.
The female urethra is short and opens directly to the outside. The male urethra
is much longer and has two curvatures. (para 1-6a)
10.
Urethral sphincters.
(para 1-6b)
11.
Water.
(para 1-7b)
12.
Renal function.
(para 1-7b, NOTE)
13.
There will be increased acidity of his urine.
(para 1-7e)
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