Kidney Quiz

1. What is the primary function of the kidneys?

  • To filter waste from the blood
  • To produce insulin
  • To secrete digestive enzymes
  • To store vitamins

2. What are the functional units of the kidney?

  • Neurons
  • Alveoli
  • Nephrons
  • Islets of Langerhans

3. Where is urine stored before it is excreted?

  • Urethra
  • Bladder
  • Kidney
  • Ureter

4. What hormone is produced by the kidneys to regulate blood pressure?

  • Adrenaline
  • Insulin
  • Renin
  • Thyroxine

5. What condition is characterized by the presence of protein in the urine?

  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Hypertension
  • Proteinuria
  • Uremia

6. What is the name of the blood vessel that supplies blood to the kidneys?

  • Hepatic artery
  • Carotid artery
  • Renal artery
  • Femoral artery

7. What is the role of the glomerulus in the kidney?

  • Reabsorb nutrients
  • Filter blood
  • Store urine
  • Secrete hormones

8. What is the main function of the renal tubules?

  • Filter blood
  • Reabsorb water and salts
  • Produce urine
  • Store waste

9. What is the name of the process by which the kidneys maintain fluid and electrolyte balance?

  • Filtration
  • Reabsorption
  • Secretion
  • Homeostasis

10. What is the medical term for kidney inflammation?

  • Nephritis
  • Hepatitis
  • Cystitis
  • Pyelonephritis

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