25. The Urinary System

Identify the structure that connects the kidney to the urinary bladder, facilitating the transport of urine:

Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.

b. Internally, the kidneys consist of an outer renal medulla, a middle renal pelvis, and an inner renal cortex.

Which of the following is not a physiological process carried out by the kidneys?

a. Blood pressure regulation

b. Tubular reabsorption

c. Tubular secretion

d. Glomerular filtration

e. All of the above are physiological processes carried out by the kidneys.

What are the four main organs of the urinary system?

Fill in the blanks for each of the following statements:

a. The process by which urine is eliminated is called _____ , and it is mediated by reflexes involving the_____nervous system.

b. The mucosa of the organs of the urinary tract is lined with _____epithelium.

c. The three layers of smooth muscle in the urinary bladder are known as the_____muscle.

d. The female urethra provides a passageway for , whereas the male urethra provides a passageway for_____and_____ .

Explain why urinary tract infections, which involve the urethra and urinary bladder, are much more common in females than males.