Question 1

The two major parts of a nephron are the:

Accepted Answer

A) glomerulus and Bowman's capsule 
B) renal tubule and loop of Henle 
C) glomerulus and renal corpuscle 
D) renal corpuscle and renal tubule 
A) glomerulus and Bowman's capsule 
B) renal tubule and loop of Henle 
C) glomerulus and renal corpuscle 
D) renal corpuscle and renal tubule

Question 2

Which of the following statements are true of hormone effects on the kidneys? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

Accepted Answer

A) ADH increases the reabsorption of water but has no effect on sodium. 
B) Parathyroid hormone increases the secretion of calcium ions into the renal filtrate. 
C) ANP increases the excretion of potassium ions into the renal filtrate. 
D) Aldosterone indirectly increases the reabsorption of water because it directly increases the reabsorption of sodium ions. 
E) The hormones that help preserve blood volume and raise blood pressure are ADH and aldosterone
F)Aldosterone increases the excretion of potassium ions into the renal filtrate. 
A) ADH increases the reabsorption of water but has no effect on sodium. 
B) Parathyroid hormone increases the secretion of calcium ions into the renal filtrate. 
C) ANP increases the excretion of potassium ions into the renal filtrate. 
D) Aldosterone indirectly increases the reabsorption of water because it directly increases the reabsorption of sodium ions. 
E) The hormones that help preserve blood volume and raise blood pressure are ADH and aldosterone
F)Aldosterone increases the excretion of potassium ions into the renal filtrate.

Question 3

The normal pH range of urine is ____, with an average of ____.

Accepted Answer

A) 4.6 to 6.0 / 5.5 
B) 4.6 to 8.0 / 6.0 
C) 6.0 to 7.5 / 7.0 
D) 4.5 to 7.0 / 5.0 
A) 4.6 to 6.0 / 5.5 
B) 4.6 to 8.0 / 6.0 
C) 6.0 to 7.5 / 7.0 
D) 4.5 to 7.0 / 5.0

The two major parts of a nephron are the:

Which of the following statements are true of hormone effects on the kidneys? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

The normal pH range of urine is , with an average of .

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Exam 18: The Urinary System

The two major parts of a nephron are the:

Which of the following statements are true of hormone effects on the kidneys? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

The normal pH range of urine is ____, with an average of ____.

Organization and General Plan of the Body

Some Basic Chemistry

Cells

Tissues and Membranes

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

The Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart

The Vascular System

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Body Temperature and Metabolism

Fluidelectrolyte and Acidbase Balance

The Reproductive Systems

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The normal pH range of urine is , with an average of .