25. The Urinary System

What is the condition characterized by a gradual loss of function of the nephrons in the kidneys?

Fluid arriving at the distal convoluted tubule (DCT) contains about how much water from the original glomerular filtrate?

Which structure of the excretory system mainly functions in filtration?

In the context of the urinary system, what is a minor calyx?

Which of the following is true of a clean-catch urine procedure?

Which of the following best describes juxtamedullary nephrons?

The ability to form concentrated urine depends on the functions of the:

In the urinary system, a method for removing waste material from the blood is:

The chief force pushing water and solutes out of the blood across the filtration membrane in the glomerulus is:

Which of the following structures directly surrounds the kidney?

Once the tubular fluid leaves the collecting duct, it is called urine. Which structure does the fluid exit to earn this designation?

Which of the following is the main difference between the urinary system of males and females?

Which of the following is a common cause of acute renal failure?

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the urinary system?

A client is recovering from an attack of gout. Which of the following should the nurse include in the client teaching to help maintain homeostasis?