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HESI ENTRANCE EXAM / HESI ENTRANCE EXAM
LATEST 2024 ALL COMPLETE ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
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4 Contributions of the Urinary System - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Blood comp

2) Blood osmolarity

3) pH balance

4) Hormone production



8 Functions of the Urinary System - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Excretes nitrogenous/metabolic waste

2) Regulates of H2O

3) Regulates electrolytes

4) Regulate pH (H+)

5) Regulates blood pressure and volume

6) Regulates blood glucose levels

7) Assists with RBC production

8) Activates Vitamin D



Organs Involved in the Urinary System - CORRECT ANSWER-1) Kidneys (functional organs)

2) Ureters (transports from kidney)

3) Urinary bladder (urine storage)

4) Urethra (terminal passage way)



Kidneys Location - CORRECT ANSWER-Between the last thoracic and 3rd lumbar discs

Protected by 11th and 12th ribs



External Anatomy of Kidneys - CORRECT ANSWER-Renal helium-indent where ureter emerges

, 3 tissues-renal capsule, adipose capsule, renal fascia



Renal Capsule - CORRECT ANSWER-Inner most tissue

Barrier against trauma

Maintains shape



Adipose Capsule - CORRECT ANSWER-Mass of fatty tissue

Protects from trauma

Holds kidney in place



Renal Fascia - CORRECT ANSWER-Outer most tissue layer

Thin layer of connective tissue

Anchors to surrounding structures and ab wall



Internal Anatomy of Kidneys - CORRECT ANSWER-Renal cortex-superficial region

Renal medulla-inner region



Structure of Renal Medulla - CORRECT ANSWER-Splits into renal pyramids

Contains nephrons

Aides in H2O reabsorption



Urinary Bladder Location - CORRECT ANSWER-Pelvic cavity, posterior to pubic symphysis



Why Bladder is Smaller in Females - CORRECT ANSWER-Limited space due to uterus laying superior to
bladder



Nephron - CORRECT ANSWER-Functional unit of kidney

Forms urine

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