Question 1

What is the most likely cause of protein in urine?

Accepted Answer

A)  High pressure within the glomerulus 
B)  Damaged glomerular capillaries 
C)  High-protein diet 
D)  Protein is a normal finding in urine 
A)  High pressure within the glomerulus 
B)  Damaged glomerular capillaries 
C)  High-protein diet 
D)  Protein is a normal finding in urine B

Question 2

Which of the following correctly describes the flow of filtrate as it leaves Bowman's capsule?

Accepted Answer

A)  Collecting duct,proximal convoluted tubule,loop of Henle,distal convoluted tubule 
B)  Loop of Henle,proximal convoluted tubule,distal convoluted tubule,collecting duct 
C)  Proximal convoluted tubule,loop of Henle,distal convoluted tubule,collecting duct 
D)  Distal convoluted tubule,loop of Henle,collecting duct,proximal convoluted tubule 
A)  Collecting duct,proximal convoluted tubule,loop of Henle,distal convoluted tubule 
B)  Loop of Henle,proximal convoluted tubule,distal convoluted tubule,collecting duct 
C)  Proximal convoluted tubule,loop of Henle,distal convoluted tubule,collecting duct 
D)  Distal convoluted tubule,loop of Henle,collecting duct,proximal convoluted tubule C

Question 3

The layers of epithelia cells that envelop the glomerulus in an open-ended covering are called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

Bowman's capsule

Question 4

Match each renal structure with its location or function.
-Slit on concave side of kidney through which blood vessels,the ureter,and nerves enter and leave

Accepted Answer

A) renal cortex 
B) renal medulla 
C) renal pyramids 
D) renal columns 
E) renal pelvis
F)ureter
G)major calyx
H)minor calyx
I)hilum 
A) renal cortex 
B) renal medulla 
C) renal pyramids 
D) renal columns 
E) renal pelvis
F)ureter
G)major calyx
H)minor calyx
I)hilum

Question 5

The amount of fluid filtered by both kidneys is called the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

glomerular

Question 6

Where are the renal corpuscles of the nephrons located?

Accepted Answer

A)  In the kidney's outer region,where they extend between the cortex and the medulla 
B)  In the kidney's inner region,where they extend into the renal pelvis 
C)  In the renal pyramids 
D)  In the major calyx 
A)  In the kidney's outer region,where they extend between the cortex and the medulla 
B)  In the kidney's inner region,where they extend into the renal pelvis 
C)  In the renal pyramids 
D)  In the major calyx

Question 7

What is the renal tubule?

Accepted Answer

A)  A mass of capillaries that makes up the glomerulus 
B)  Branches of the renal artery that supplies blood to the renal cortex 
C)  A collection of tubelike structures that leads away from the glomerulus 
D)  Tubelike structures that converge to form the ureter 
A)  A mass of capillaries that makes up the glomerulus 
B)  Branches of the renal artery that supplies blood to the renal cortex 
C)  A collection of tubelike structures that leads away from the glomerulus 
D)  Tubelike structures that converge to form the ureter

Question 8

Match each renal structure with its location or function.
-Divide the interior of the kidney into cone-shaped sections

Accepted Answer

A) renal cortex 
B) renal medulla 
C) renal pyramids 
D) renal columns 
E) renal pelvis
F)ureter
G)major calyx
H)minor calyx
I)hilum 
A) renal cortex 
B) renal medulla 
C) renal pyramids 
D) renal columns 
E) renal pelvis
F)ureter
G)major calyx
H)minor calyx
I)hilum

Question 9

Which of the following statements accurately describes the function of Bowman's capsule?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bowman's capsule captures fluid leaking out of the glomerulus and returns it to the peritubular capillaries. 
B)  Fluid that filters out of the glomerulus collects in between the two layers of Bowman's capsule and then flows into the renal tubule on the other side of the capsule. 
C)  Bowman's capsule applies pressure to the glomerulus to increase the speed of filtration. 
D)  Bowman's capsule applies pressure to the glomerulus to decrease the speed of filtration. 
A)  Bowman's capsule captures fluid leaking out of the glomerulus and returns it to the peritubular capillaries. 
B)  Fluid that filters out of the glomerulus collects in between the two layers of Bowman's capsule and then flows into the renal tubule on the other side of the capsule. 
C)  Bowman's capsule applies pressure to the glomerulus to increase the speed of filtration. 
D)  Bowman's capsule applies pressure to the glomerulus to decrease the speed of filtration.

Question 10

Match each renal structure with its location or function.
-The inner region of the kidney

Accepted Answer

A) renal cortex 
B) renal medulla 
C) renal pyramids 
D) renal columns 
E) renal pelvis
F)ureter
G)major calyx
H)minor calyx
I)hilum 
A) renal cortex 
B) renal medulla 
C) renal pyramids 
D) renal columns 
E) renal pelvis
F)ureter
G)major calyx
H)minor calyx
I)hilum

Question 11

Which of the following would trigger the secretion of aldosterone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased blood levels of sodium 
B)  Decreased blood levels of sodium 
C)  Decreased blood levels of potassium 
D)  Increased blood levels of uric acid 
A)  Increased blood levels of sodium 
B)  Decreased blood levels of sodium 
C)  Decreased blood levels of potassium 
D)  Increased blood levels of uric acid

Question 12

The process whereby chemicals are added to the filtrate is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process whereby chemicals are added to...

Question 13

Match each renal structure with its location or function.
-Structure(s)that converge to form the renal pelvis

Accepted Answer

A) renal cortex 
B) renal medulla 
C) renal pyramids 
D) renal columns 
E) renal pelvis
F)ureter
G)major calyx
H)minor calyx
I)hilum 
A) renal cortex 
B) renal medulla 
C) renal pyramids 
D) renal columns 
E) renal pelvis
F)ureter
G)major calyx
H)minor calyx
I)hilum

Question 14

Which of the following is an effect of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased secretion of aldosterone 
B)  Increased secretion of antidiuretic hormone 
C)  Decreased urine output 
D)  Decreased blood pressure 
A)  Increased secretion of aldosterone 
B)  Increased secretion of antidiuretic hormone 
C)  Decreased urine output 
D)  Decreased blood pressure

Question 15

How does high blood pressure damage kidneys?

Accepted Answer

A)  High blood pressure drives filtrate formation at an accelerated rate,which wears out the glomerulus. 
B)  The kidneys must work against high blood pressures to excrete filtrate,which places a strain on the glomerulus. 
C)  High blood pressure damages the endothelium of glomerular capillaries. 
D)  High blood pressure increases pressure within the glomerulus,causing glomerular capillaries to burst. 
A)  High blood pressure drives filtrate formation at an accelerated rate,which wears out the glomerulus. 
B)  The kidneys must work against high blood pressures to excrete filtrate,which places a strain on the glomerulus. 
C)  High blood pressure damages the endothelium of glomerular capillaries. 
D)  High blood pressure increases pressure within the glomerulus,causing glomerular capillaries to burst.

Question 16

Match each renal structure with its location or function.
-The outer region of the kidney

Accepted Answer

A) renal cortex 
B) renal medulla 
C) renal pyramids 
D) renal columns 
E) renal pelvis
F)ureter
G)major calyx
H)minor calyx
I)hilum 
A) renal cortex 
B) renal medulla 
C) renal pyramids 
D) renal columns 
E) renal pelvis
F)ureter
G)major calyx
H)minor calyx
I)hilum

Question 17

What is the function of peritubular capillaries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Supply blood to the nephron 
B)  Supply blood to the renal cortex 
C)  Pick up water and solutes reabsorbed by the renal tubules 
D)  Form the glomerulus 
A)  Supply blood to the nephron 
B)  Supply blood to the renal cortex 
C)  Pick up water and solutes reabsorbed by the renal tubules 
D)  Form the glomerulus

Question 18

Most of the calcium,iron,and thyroid hormone in the blood are bound to ____________________,which keeps them from being filtered out of the blood in the glomerulus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most of the calcium,iron,and thyroid hormone in...

Question 19

The component of a nephron that filters blood plasma is the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The component of a nephron that filters...

Question 20

Aldosterone causes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreased potassium in the urine 
B)  Increased sodium in the urine 
C)  Increased urine output 
D)  Decreased urine output 
A)  Decreased potassium in the urine 
B)  Increased sodium in the urine 
C)  Increased urine output 
D)  Decreased urine output

Exam 18: Urinary System

What is the most likely cause of protein in urine?

Which of the following correctly describes the flow of filtrate as it leaves Bowman's capsule?

The layers of epithelia cells that envelop the glomerulus in an open-ended covering are called ____________________.

Match each renal structure with its location or function. -Slit on concave side of kidney through which blood vessels,the ureter,and nerves enter and leave

The amount of fluid filtered by both kidneys is called the ____________________.

Where are the renal corpuscles of the nephrons located?

What is the renal tubule?

Match each renal structure with its location or function. -Divide the interior of the kidney into cone-shaped sections

Which of the following statements accurately describes the function of Bowman's capsule?

Match each renal structure with its location or function. -The inner region of the kidney

Which of the following would trigger the secretion of aldosterone?

The process whereby chemicals are added to the filtrate is called ____________________.

Match each renal structure with its location or function. -Structure(s)that converge to form the renal pelvis

Which of the following is an effect of atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)?

How does high blood pressure damage kidneys?

Match each renal structure with its location or function. -The outer region of the kidney

What is the function of peritubular capillaries?

Most of the calcium,iron,and thyroid hormone in the blood are bound to ____________________,which keeps them from being filtered out of the blood in the glomerulus.

The component of a nephron that filters blood plasma is the ____________________.

Aldosterone causes which of the following?

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