AnswersPMHS Health Q2The Digestive and Urinary Systems

The Digestive and Urinary Systems Answers

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Each kidney contains nephrons that filter the blood and remove waste.

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If a doctor wanted to be sure that a patient's urinary system is working properly, what would be the BEST indicators to investigate?

A
the balance of salts and amount of urine produced
B
the amount of sugars in the blood
C
the amount of nutrients absorbed into the bloodstream
D
the body's ability to digest carbohydrates and proteins
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Waste is transported from the kidneys in the form of urine.

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Based on what you know about the flow of urine from the kidneys, choose the statement that BEST describes what would happen if you were to stand on your head?

A
The urine would flow backwards out of the urethra and into the kidneys.
B
The urine would flow down to the bladder and then out the urethra.
C
The urine would remain in the bladder because there are valves to prevent backflow.
D
The urine would remain in the kidneys because the bladder would no longer be able to eliminate any urine.
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If people have trouble digesting fats, they most likely have trouble with __________.

A
the esophagus and liver
B
the pancreas and stomach
C
the liver and gallbladder
D
the small intestine and large intestine
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The toxic buildup of waste products in the bloodstream is a condition known as nephritis.

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Kidneys pass waste products through the ureters to the __________.

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urethra
B
bladder
C
stomach
D
small intestine
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Both the urinary and digestive system benefit when you __________.

A
eat foods high in fiber
B
drink a lot of water
C
eat at regular intervals
D
decrease your salt intake
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One can develop uremia when the digestive system does not clean the blood properly.

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In the kidney, the structures that filter the blood are the __________.

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neurons
B
bile ducts
C
nephrons
D
ureters
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Without a gallbladder, a person would be unable to produce bile.

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Water, vitamins, and salt are absorbed in the __________.

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liver
B
large intestines
C
small intestines
D
stomach
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The muscles in the stomach aid in digestion by __________.

A
secreting bile
B
churning, or mixing, food
C
opening and closing the stomach
D
absorbing nutrients
14

The elimination of waste is the primary function of the __________.

A
large intestine
B
small intestine
C
pancreas
D
esophagus
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An individual only needs one kidney to live a healthy life.

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Nephritis is caused by __________.

A
inflammation in the kidney
B
inflammation in the pancreas
C
inflammation in the bladder
D
inflammation in the bowel

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