1. What role does the hypothalamus play in the urinary system?

2. Trace the path of urine as it leaves the kidneys and travels to the outside of the body.

3. Label the structures of a nephron. Then describe the function of each.

4. What are the functions of the kidneys?

5. What are the components of urine?

6. What factors affect the production of urine?

7. What is antidiuretic hormone?

8. How does alcohol affect the urinary system?

9. What allows one to control one's urine excretion (determine when you go to the bathroom)?

10. What is the functional unit of the kidney?

11. Identify the following structures

a. ureter

b. trigone

c. detrusor muscle

d. urinary bladder

e. internal structures of the kidney

f. hilum

g. afferent arteriole

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