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The Urinary System
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Directions: Select the best answer for each of the following questions and then click on the submit button.
- Which one of the following two statements is correct?
Urine produced in the kidneys passes through the ureters to the bladder where it is stored until it is evacuated. It is then expelled from the body through a single tube called the urethra.
Urine produced in the kidneys passes through the urethras to the bladder where it is stored until it is evacuated. It is then expelled from the body through a single tube called the ureter.
- The kidneys are responsible for eliminating toxins and waste materials from the blood, and for maintaining the __________ balance.
oxygen
electrolyte
hormone
- Urinary tract stones result from the crystallization of minerals, most commonly
magnesium.
potassium.
calcium.
iron.
- True or False: Calcium-containing antacids can cause kidney stones.
True
False
- The most common organism found in urinary tract infections (UTI's) is
E. coli
Streptococcus
Staphylococcus
Acidophilus
- The most common reason that the elderly are put in nursing homes is
senile dementia.
urinary tract infections.
urinary incontinence.
Alzheimer's disease.
- A parasitic opportunistic yeastlike fungus that is found in the mouth, skin, intestinal tract, and vagina of all individuals and is responsible for most mycotic infections is
E. coli
Streptococcus
Staphylococcus
Acidophilus
Candida albicans
- Herbalists often combine herbs into formulations, usually selecting herbs that are ______ with each other.
antagonistic
synergistic
contrary
grown
- Hydrangea root (Hydrangea arborescens) is a bitter herb that is antilithic, which means that it
dissolves urinary stones.
cures urinary tract infections.
helps incontinence.
promotes the flow of urine.
- A diuretic is a substance that
dissolves urinary stones.
cures urinary tract infections.
helps incontinence.
promotes the flow of urine.
- One of the best conservative treatments for urinary incontinence for both men and women is the well-known _____ exercises.
Yoga
isotonic
Kegel
aerobic
- The _______ gland is a walnut-sized gland that surrounds the neck of the bladder and the urethra in males only.
prostate
thymus
pineal
testes
- Which of the following herbs has traditionally been used by men for prostate problems?
ginger
saw palmetto
red raspberry
Eleuthero (Siberian ginseng)
- Which of the following is not commonly known for its beneficial nutritional effects for the prostate gland?
Zinc
Pygeum
Stinging Nettle
Saw Palmetto
Asparagus
- An herb that is known for its slippery effect is often referred to as
synergistic.
mucilaginous.
diuretic.
antilithic.
- Which of the following herbs is not known for its diuretic effect?
Parsley
Uva ursi
Golden seal
Juniper
- NSP's key product for the urinary system is
JP-X
Urinary Maintenance
Cranberry/Buchu
PS II
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