True or false about the kidney

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   Most filtrate is reabsorbed, not excreted.

2. Statement is true

   No

   Statement

   Heavy protein in urine is normal.

3. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   Kidneys and ureters are retroperitoneal.

4. Statement is true

   No

   Statement

   The ureter differs between the sexes.

5. Statement is true

   Yes

   Statement

   The micturition reflex is active in infants.

Instructions

Decide whether each statement is true or false.

Explanation