3. Referring to the drawing below, match the name of each component of the
urinary system with its location on the drawing.
____ Ureter
____ Urethra
____ Kidney
____ Urinary bladder
4.
From the list below, select the function(s) of the nephron.
a.
Remove the wastes of protein usage from the blood.
b.
Remove the secretions of endocrine glands from the blood.
c.
Conserve water and other materials for continued use by the body.
d.
All the above.
5.
Which of the following statements is true concerning the role of the renal
tubule?
a.
The renal tubule drains into the renal capsule.
b. The renal tubule decreases sodium reabsorption when acted on by
aldosterone.
c. The renal tubule selectively removes the wastes of protein usage from
the glomerular filtrate.
d. The renal tubule selectively removes blood cells and large proteins from
the glomerular filtrate.
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