Match each vocabulary term listed with its meaning.

-Potassium, an electrolyte regulated by the kidney-essential for muscle and nerve function
A)K+
B)meatus
C)nephron
D)nitrogenous waste
E)reabsorption
F)renal artery
G)renal pelvis
H)renal tubules
I)renal vein
J)trigone

Question

Match each vocabulary term listed with its meaning.

-Potassium, an electrolyte regulated by the kidney-essential for muscle and nerve function
A)K+
B)meatus
C)nephron
D)nitrogenous waste
E)reabsorption
F)renal artery
G)renal pelvis
H)renal tubules
I)renal vein
J)trigone

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Potassium is represented by the symbol K+, making option A the correct choice.

Answer: C
 Nephrons are the functional units of the kidney responsible for filtering blood and producing urine, making option C the correct choice.

Answer: D
 Nitrogenous waste refers to the byproducts of protein breakdown that are excreted in urine, making option D the correct choice.

Answer: E
 Reabsorption in the kidney refers to the process by which filtered substances are selectively taken back into the bloodstream, making option E the correct choice.

Answer: F
 The renal artery is the blood vessel that brings oxygenated blood to the kidney, making option F the correct choice.

Answer: G
 The renal pelvis is the area in the kidney where urine collects before it is transported to the bladder, making option G the correct choice.

Answer: H
 Renal tubules are the structures within the nephron that are responsible for reabsorption and secretion functions, making option H the correct choice.

Answer: I
 The renal vein is the blood vessel that carries deoxygenated blood away from the kidney and back to the heart, making option I the correct choice.

Answer: J
 The trigone is a triangular-shaped area in the bladder that is formed by the openings of the ureters and the urethra, making option J the correct choice.

Match Each Vocabulary Term Listed with Its Meaning