Question 1

Which of the following structures are most numerous within a kidney?

Accepted Answer

A)  cortical radiate arteries 
B)  minor calyces 
C)  renal corpuscles 
D)  renal papillae 
A)  cortical radiate arteries 
B)  minor calyces 
C)  renal corpuscles 
D)  renal papillae

Question 2

The internal urethral sphincter is composed of smooth muscle and is under involuntary control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Before it enters the ureter, urine collects in the

Accepted Answer

A)  renal sinus. 
B)  renal pelvis. 
C)  renal cortex. 
D)  renal pyramids. 
A)  renal sinus. 
B)  renal pelvis. 
C)  renal cortex. 
D)  renal pyramids.

Question 4

Urine flows from the kidney to the bladder by gravity and peristalsis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The descending thin limb of the nephron loop consists of a simple squamous epithelium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Renin is produced in

Accepted Answer

A)  the glomerulus. 
B)  the renal medulla. 
C)  the granular cells. 
D)  glomerular capsules. 
A)  the glomerulus. 
B)  the renal medulla. 
C)  the granular cells. 
D)  glomerular capsules.

Question 7

The neck, or inferior angle, of the bladder drains into the

Accepted Answer

A)  ureters. 
B)  urachus. 
C)  urethra. 
D)  trigone. 
A)  ureters. 
B)  urachus. 
C)  urethra. 
D)  trigone.

Question 8

Cortical nephrons are different from juxtamedullary nephrons in that

Accepted Answer

A)  they are much less abundant. 
B)  they produce urine, whereas juxtamedullary nephrons do not. 
C)  their nephron loop is shorter, with a shorter thin segment. 
D)  they do not have a proximal convoluted tubule. 
A)  they are much less abundant. 
B)  they produce urine, whereas juxtamedullary nephrons do not. 
C)  their nephron loop is shorter, with a shorter thin segment. 
D)  they do not have a proximal convoluted tubule.

Question 9

Describe the structure and function of the filtration slit and membrane.

Accepted Answer

Blood is filtered through filtration sli

Question 10

Which of the following is not found in the renal corpuscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  the glomerulus 
B)  the nephron loop 
C)  glomerular capsule 
D)  podocytes 
A)  the glomerulus 
B)  the nephron loop 
C)  glomerular capsule 
D)  podocytes

Question 11

The correct sequence of arterial blood flow is the renal artery to the segmental arteries to the interlobar arteries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Cup-shaped tubes that enclose the papillae of the pyramids.

Accepted Answer

A)  major calyx 
B)  minor calyx 
C)  renal sinus 
D)  renal pelvis 
E)  cortical columns 
A)  major calyx 
B)  minor calyx 
C)  renal sinus 
D)  renal pelvis 
E)  cortical columns

Which of the following structures are most numerous within a kidney?

The internal urethral sphincter is composed of smooth muscle and is under involuntary control.

Before it enters the ureter, urine collects in the

Urine flows from the kidney to the bladder by gravity and peristalsis.

The descending thin limb of the nephron loop consists of a simple squamous epithelium.

Renin is produced in

The neck, or inferior angle, of the bladder drains into the

Cortical nephrons are different from juxtamedullary nephrons in that

Describe the structure and function of the filtration slit and membrane.

Which of the following is not found in the renal corpuscle?

The correct sequence of arterial blood flow is the renal artery to the segmental arteries to the interlobar arteries.

Cup-shaped tubes that enclose the papillae of the pyramids.

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Exam 24: The Urinary System

Which of the following structures are most numerous within a kidney?

The internal urethral sphincter is composed of smooth muscle and is under involuntary control.

Before it enters the ureter, urine collects in the

Urine flows from the kidney to the bladder by gravity and peristalsis.

The descending thin limb of the nephron loop consists of a simple squamous epithelium.

Renin is produced in

The neck, or inferior angle, of the bladder drains into the

Cortical nephrons are different from juxtamedullary nephrons in that

Describe the structure and function of the filtration slit and membrane.

Which of the following is not found in the renal corpuscle?

The correct sequence of arterial blood flow is the renal artery to the segmental arteries to the interlobar arteries.

Cup-shaped tubes that enclose the papillae of the pyramids.

The Human Body: an Orientation

Cells: the Living Units

Basic Embryology

Tissues

The Integumentary System

Bones and Skeletal Tissues

Bones, Part 1: the Axial Skeleton

Bones, Part 2: the Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Skeletal Muscle Tissue

Muscles of the Body

Fundamentals of the Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System and Visceral Sensory Neurons

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart

Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

The Reproductive System

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