Urinary System Practice TEAS Questions
1. The functional unit of the kidney is called:
a. Glomerulus
b. Capsule
c. Nephron
d. Renal Cortex
2. Urine travels from the kidneys to the bladder via:
a. Urethra
b. Ureters
c. Pelvic artery
d. Collecting ducts
3. Urine contains all of the following except:
a. Protein
b. Ions
c. Urea
d. Water
4. The bladder consists of what type of muscle?
a. Striated muscle
b. Non-striated muscle
c. Voluntary muscle
d. None of the above
5. The glomerulus consists of:
a. Renal tissue
b. Proximal convoluted tubules
c. Capillary network containing large pores
d. Lymphatic vessels
6. What carries oxygenated blood to the kidneys?
a. Renal veins
b. Renal arteries
c. Abdominal aorta
d. Thoracic aorta
7. What is the name of the arteriole entering the glomerulus?
a. Efferent arteriole
b. Afferent arteriole
c. Peritubular artery
d. Renal artery
8. What does not enter into the Bowman’s capsule?
a. Water, ions, waste products
b. Protein
c. Red and white blood cells
d. A and B
