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urinary system true and false review

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The urinary system is responsible for maintaining the bodys acid base balance
True
The medulla of the kidney contains most of the nephrons
False
Urine is approximately 50 percent water
False
The kidneys are protected by the ribs and a heavy cushion of fat
True
As blood passes through the glomerulus,water,mineral salts,glucose,proteins,red blood cells are filtered out.
False
As filtered materials pass through the convoluted tubules,substances needed by the body are reabsorbed
True
The urethra are two muscular tubes that extend from the kidney to the bladder
False
The mucus membrane lining of the bladder is arranged in series of folds called rugae
True
The ureter is different in females and males
False
Incontinence is the inability to empty the bladder
False
Cystitis is an inflammation of the kidneys
False
Uremia is a toxic condition that occurs when the kidneys fail and urinary waste products are present in the bloodstream
True
Lithotripsy is a procedure in which shock waves are used to crush stones that form in the urinary system
True
Hemodialysis is frequently used for cystitis
False
Bacteria, viruses, or chemicals such as bubbles bath solutions can cause urethritis
True
Pyelonephritis is usually caused by a renal calculus
False
Pyuria is pus in the urine
True
The hilum is a notched or indented area on the kidney through which the ureter,nerves, blood vessel and lymph vessels enter and leave the kidney
True
Homeostasis is a constant state of natural balance in the internal environment of the body
True
The kidneys are located in the upper part of the abdominal cavity inside the peritoneum
False
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