Chapter 17 Objectives -- Urinary System

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        When you can answer these objectives without looking them up in the notes or text book, you are probably ready to take the test on this chapter.

2. Describe the structure of the kidney.
3. Trace the blood supply to the kidneys.
4. Describe the structure of a nephron.
5. Describe the system of blood vessels that supplies blood to a nephron.
6. Describe the structure and function of the juxtaglomerular apparatus.
7. Explain the processes involved in urine formation.
8. List the forces that affect filtration pressure.
9. Describe the structure of the macula densa and give its function.
10. Explain the role of renin in regulating the filtration rate.
11. List substances normally found in the glomerular filtrate.
12. List substances normally found in urine.
13. Define tubular reabsorption.  Tell what substances are normally reabsorbed back into the blood stream during urine formation.
14. Define tubular secretion.
15. List substances that are typically secreted into urine.
16. Explain how the reabsorption of sodium affects the secretion of potassium.
17. List the factors that affect the volume of urine production.
18. Describe the location and function of ureters.
19. Describe the structure, location and function of the bladder.
20. Describe the trigone of the bladder.
21. Define detrusor muscle.
22. Define micturition and tell how it is controlled.
23. Describe the function and location of the urethra.