Question 1

Substances are added to the urine in the distal and collecting tubules through what process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Filtration 
B)  Reabsorption 
C)  Secretion 
D)  Micturition 
A)  Filtration 
B)  Reabsorption 
C)  Secretion 
D)  Micturition

Question 2

Glycosuria is a failure in

Accepted Answer

A)  filtration. 
B)  reabsorption. 
C)  secretion. 
D)  micturition. 
A)  filtration. 
B)  reabsorption. 
C)  secretion. 
D)  micturition.

Question 3

What are the physical and functional differences between cortical and juxtamedullary nephrons?

Accepted Answer

Cortical and juxtamedullary nephrons are

Question 4

Both ADH and aldosterone tend to reduce the amount of urine produced.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is pyelonephritis? Explain the difference between the acute and chronic form.

Accepted Answer

Pyelonephritis is a type of urinary trac

Question 6

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description.
-The first of the tubules in the nephron

Accepted Answer

A) Calyx 
B) Urinary bladder 
C) Bowman capsule 
D) Loop of Henle 
E) Renal cortex
F)Collecting tubule
G)Proximal convoluted tubule
H)Renal medulla
I)Ureters
J)Renal pyramids
K)Juxtaglomerular apparatus
L)Glomerulus
M)Urethra
N)Distal convoluted tubule
O)Renal pelvis 
A) Calyx 
B) Urinary bladder 
C) Bowman capsule 
D) Loop of Henle 
E) Renal cortex
F)Collecting tubule
G)Proximal convoluted tubule
H)Renal medulla
I)Ureters
J)Renal pyramids
K)Juxtaglomerular apparatus
L)Glomerulus
M)Urethra
N)Distal convoluted tubule
O)Renal pelvis

Question 7

The kidneys are protected by the lower part of the rib cage and the muscles of the back.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description.
-Part of the nephron that lies between the distal and proximal convoluted tubules

Accepted Answer

A) Calyx 
B) Urinary bladder 
C) Bowman capsule 
D) Loop of Henle 
E) Renal cortex
F)Collecting tubule
G)Proximal convoluted tubule
H)Renal medulla
I)Ureters
J)Renal pyramids
K)Juxtaglomerular apparatus
L)Glomerulus
M)Urethra
N)Distal convoluted tubule
O)Renal pelvis 
A) Calyx 
B) Urinary bladder 
C) Bowman capsule 
D) Loop of Henle 
E) Renal cortex
F)Collecting tubule
G)Proximal convoluted tubule
H)Renal medulla
I)Ureters
J)Renal pyramids
K)Juxtaglomerular apparatus
L)Glomerulus
M)Urethra
N)Distal convoluted tubule
O)Renal pelvis

Question 9

Match each disorder to its corresponding description or definition.
-Describes pathological swelling or enlargement of the renal pelvis and calyces caused by blockage of the urine outflow

Accepted Answer

A) Renal calculi 
B) Nephrotic syndrome 
C) Cystitis 
D) Urinary retention 
E) Glycosuria
F)Hydronephrosis
G)Urinary suppression
H)Glomerulonephritis
I)Incontinence
J)Nephritis 
A) Renal calculi 
B) Nephrotic syndrome 
C) Cystitis 
D) Urinary retention 
E) Glycosuria
F)Hydronephrosis
G)Urinary suppression
H)Glomerulonephritis
I)Incontinence
J)Nephritis

Question 10

If a person is becoming dehydrated, would that person's blood have high levels of ADH or ANH? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

If a person is becoming dehydrated, that

Question 11

Explain the functions of the kidneys. What substances do the kidneys help regulate?

Accepted Answer

The kidneys have several important funct

Question 12

List and describe the internal structures of the kidney.

Accepted Answer

The kidney is made up of several interna

Question 13

The outermost layer of the kidney is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  renal pelvis. 
B)  renal medulla. 
C)  renal cortex. 
D)  calyx. 
A)  renal pelvis. 
B)  renal medulla. 
C)  renal cortex. 
D)  calyx.

Question 14

List and describe the microscopic structures of the nephron. Which structures make up the renal corpuscle?

Accepted Answer

The nephron is the functional unit of th

Question 15

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-Actions of this hormone result in the production of a smaller volume of urine

Accepted Answer

A) Secretion 
B) Polyuria 
C) Filtration 
D) ADH 
E) Oliguria
F)Uremia
G)ANH
H)Reabsorption
I)Micturition 
A) Secretion 
B) Polyuria 
C) Filtration 
D) ADH 
E) Oliguria
F)Uremia
G)ANH
H)Reabsorption
I)Micturition

Question 16

Which of the following is one of the structures in the renal corpuscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bowman capsule 
B)  Proximal convoluted tubule 
C)  Distal convoluted tubule 
D)  Loop of Henle 
A)  Bowman capsule 
B)  Proximal convoluted tubule 
C)  Distal convoluted tubule 
D)  Loop of Henle

Question 17

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-The movement of material from the blood to the urine in the distal convoluted or collecting tubules

Accepted Answer

A) Secretion 
B) Polyuria 
C) Filtration 
D) ADH 
E) Oliguria
F)Uremia
G)ANH
H)Reabsorption
I)Micturition 
A) Secretion 
B) Polyuria 
C) Filtration 
D) ADH 
E) Oliguria
F)Uremia
G)ANH
H)Reabsorption
I)Micturition

Question 18

The trigone consists of three openings: two leaving the bladder and one entering the bladder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A failure in reabsorption causes glycosuria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is considered the first segment of the renal tubules?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glomerulus 
B)  Proximal convoluted tubule 
C)  Distal convoluted tubule 
D)  Collecting duct 
A)  Glomerulus 
B)  Proximal convoluted tubule 
C)  Distal convoluted tubule 
D)  Collecting duct

Exam 20: Urinary System

Substances are added to the urine in the distal and collecting tubules through what process?

Glycosuria is a failure in

What are the physical and functional differences between cortical and juxtamedullary nephrons?

Both ADH and aldosterone tend to reduce the amount of urine produced.

What is pyelonephritis? Explain the difference between the acute and chronic form.

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. -The first of the tubules in the nephron

The kidneys are protected by the lower part of the rib cage and the muscles of the back.

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. -Part of the nephron that lies between the distal and proximal convoluted tubules

Match each disorder to its corresponding description or definition. -Describes pathological swelling or enlargement of the renal pelvis and calyces caused by blockage of the urine outflow

If a person is becoming dehydrated, would that person's blood have high levels of ADH or ANH? Explain your answer.

Explain the functions of the kidneys. What substances do the kidneys help regulate?

List and describe the internal structures of the kidney.

The outermost layer of the kidney is called the

List and describe the microscopic structures of the nephron. Which structures make up the renal corpuscle?

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -Actions of this hormone result in the production of a smaller volume of urine

Which of the following is one of the structures in the renal corpuscle?

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -The movement of material from the blood to the urine in the distal convoluted or collecting tubules

The trigone consists of three openings: two leaving the bladder and one entering the bladder.

A failure in reabsorption causes glycosuria.

Which of the following is considered the first segment of the renal tubules?

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