Test I – Multiple choice – 2 points each item. 1. Which organ is responsible for filtering waste products from the blood to form urine in the urinary system? A. Liver B. Kidneys C. Bladder D. Pancreas 2. What is the functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtering blood and producing urine? A. Nephron B. Ureter C. Urethra D. Renal pelvis 3. Which hormone regulates the reabsorption of water in the kidneys to maintain water balance in the body? A. Insulin B. Aldosterone C. Thyroxine D. Estrogen 4. The tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder is called: A. Urethra B. Ureter C. Renal pelvis D. Nephron 5. Which part of the urinary system stores urine before it is eliminated from the body? A. Kidneys B. Ureters C. Bladder D. Urethra
TEST II (5 points each)
1. How does the urinary system work to maintain homeostasis? 2. How does the urinary system interact with other systems in the body?