MCQ for RRB Pharmacist Exam (Railway Pharmacist) in this article we will solve, Practice MCQ on the topic, Urinary System. Read following article for your reference.
Urinary System
The primary function of the urinary system is:
a) Transporting oxygen
b) Maintaining blood pressure and volume
c) Removing waste products from the blood
d) Fighting off infections
The bean-shaped organs that filter waste from the blood are the:
a) Ureters
b) Urethra
c) Kidneys
d) Bladder
The microscopic unit of the kidney responsible for filtration and reabsorption is the:
a) Nephron
b) Glomerulus
c) Renal pelvis
d) Bowman’s capsule
Inside the glomerulus, blood pressure forces fluids and waste products through a network of:
a) Capillaries
b) Epithelial cells
c) Smooth muscle
d) Connective tissue
The cup-shaped structure surrounding the glomerulus that collects filtrate is called:
a) Nephron loop
b) Distal convoluted tubule
c) Proximal convoluted tubule
d) Bowman’s capsule
In the proximal convoluted tubule, most of the water, electrolytes, and glucose are:
a) Excreted
b) Reabsorbed
c) Broken down
d) Produced
The loop of Henle plays a crucial role in:
a) Filtering waste
b) Concentrating urine
c) Regulating blood pressure
d) Producing hormones
In the distal convoluted tubule, the body fine-tunes the composition of urine based on:
a) Blood pressure
b) Blood sugar levels
c) Hormone signals
d) All of the above
Urine travels from the kidney to the bladder through a pair of muscular tubes called:
a) Ureters
b) Urethra
c) Nephrons
d) Collecting ducts
The muscular sac that stores urine until it is released from the body is the:
a) Ureter
b) Urethra
c) Bladder
d) Kidney
The muscular tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body is the:
a) Ureter
b) Urethra
c) Bladder
d) Kidney
The urge to urinate is triggered by the stretching of the bladder wall detected by:
a) Stretch receptors
b) Pain receptors
c) Temperature receptors
d) Chemical receptors
Micturition, the process of emptying the bladder, is controlled by a combination of:
a) Involuntary reflexes
b) Voluntary control
c) Hormones
d) All of the above
The main nitrogenous waste product excreted by the urinary system is:
a) Ammonia
b) Urea
c) Uric acid
d) Creatinine
In addition to waste products, the urinary system also helps regulate:
a) Body temperature
b) Blood pH
c) Red blood cell production
d) All of the above
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) helps regulate water balance by:
a) Increasing urine production
b) Decreasing urine production
c) Increasing blood pressure
d) Decreasing blood sugar levels
What is the term for a burning sensation during urination?
a) Polyuria
b) Dysuria
c) Hematuria
d) Nocturia
Frequent urination, especially at night, is called:
a) Polyuria
b) Dysuria
c) Hematuria
d) Nocturia
The presence of blood in the urine is called:
a) Polyuria
b) Dysuria
c) Hematuria
d) Nocturia
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is most commonly caused by:
a) Viruses
b) Bacteria
c) Fungi
d) Parasites
Kidney stones are formed from:
a) Calcium buildup
b) High blood sugar
c) Excess protein
d) Dehydration
What is the name of the inflammatory condition of the glomerulus?
a) Nephritis
b) Cystitis
c) Urethritis
d) Pyelonephritis
What is the term for the inflammation of the bladder?
a) Nephritis
b) Cystitis
c) Urethritis
d) Pyelonephritis
Dialysis is a treatment used for:
a) Kidney stones
b) Severe UTIs
c) Kidney failure
d) Bladder incontinence
A kidney transplant involves replacing a diseased kidney with a healthy one from a:
a) Deceased donor
b) Living donor
c) Both a and b
d) Neither a nor b
Which age group is most at risk for developing bladder cancer?
a) Children
b) Teenagers
c) Young adults
d) Adults over 50
When urine leaks uncontrollably, it is called:
a) Urinary retention
b) Urinary incontinence
c) Nephrotic syndrome
d) Kidney stones
What hormone produced by the kidneys helps regulate red blood cell production?
a) Erythropoietin (EPO)
b) Renin
c) Aldosterone
d) Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Regular blood pressure medications can sometimes have side effects on the kidneys. It’s important to:
a) Stop taking the medication
b) Monitor kidney function with your doctor
c) Reduce salt intake in your diet
d) All of the above
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