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Sophia - Human Biology - Unit 5 Challenge 5 1 — Urinary System Identify the major structures and functions of the urinary system. Which of the following is considered an extracellular fluid? �... �� a.) Stomach acid • b.) Blood plasma • c.) All choices are correct • d.) The fluid which surrounds the cells 2 — Kidneys Identify the major structures and functions of the kidneys. Which part of the kidney extends into the renal medulla? • a.) Distal convoluted tubule • b.) Proximal tubule • c.) Glomerulus • d.) Loop of Henle 3 — Urine Formation This lesson will introduce the process of urine formation and give an introduction to the 3 steps involved in the process. Which of these statements is true about secretion? • a.) It moves substances from the forming urine into the peritubular capillaries. • b.) It helps solutes move out of the nephron. • c.) It is the second step in urine formation. • d.) It helps in maintaining the acid base balance in the body. 4 — Fluid Balance and Blood Pressure Identify the role the kidneys play in maintaining homeostasis in the body. Which hormone signals the kidneys to conserve water to maintain homeostasis when a person is not taking in as much water as they are losing? • a.) Adrenalin • b.) Insulin • c.) Antidiuretic hormone • d.) Thyroid stimulating hormone 5 — Blood pH Understand how the body maintains homeostasis of blood pH. What happens when blood is too basic? • a.) Nothing, blood is supposed to be basic. • b.) Less bicarbonate is released into the bloodstream. • c.) More bicarbonate is released into the bloodstream. • d.) Less hydrogen ions are released. 6 — Kidney Health Identify common disorders of the kidneys. Which disorder results from the buildup of minerals in the kidneys? • a.) Urinary tract infections • b.) Kidney stones • c.) Kidney cancer • d.) Nephritis [Show More]

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