Question 1

Figure 24- 1 The Structure of the Kidney
Use Figure 24- 1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "11."

Accepted Answer

A)  minor calyx 
B)  major calyx 
C)  renal pelvis 
D)  ureter 
E)  renal column 
A)  minor calyx 
B)  major calyx 
C)  renal pelvis 
D)  ureter 
E)  renal column C

Question 2

The mechanism for producing a concentrated urine involves

Accepted Answer

A)  a high concentration of NACl in the interstitial fluid that surrounds the collecting ducts. 
B)  the secretion of antidiuretic hormone ADH) by the neurohypophysis. 
C)  aquaporins being inserted into the membranes of the collecting duct cells. 
D)  A and C only 
E)  A, B, and C 
A)  a high concentration of NACl in the interstitial fluid that surrounds the collecting ducts. 
B)  the secretion of antidiuretic hormone ADH) by the neurohypophysis. 
C)  aquaporins being inserted into the membranes of the collecting duct cells. 
D)  A and C only 
E)  A, B, and C E

Question 3

Figure 24- 1 The Structure of the Kidney
Use Figure 24- 1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "4."

Accepted Answer

A)  major calyx 
B)  renal column 
C)  renal pelvis 
D)  minor calyx 
E)  ureter 
A)  major calyx 
B)  renal column 
C)  renal pelvis 
D)  minor calyx 
E)  ureter D

Question 4

The glomeruli are best described as being tufts of

Accepted Answer

A)  capillaries. 
B)  arteries. 
C)  venules. 
D)  veins. 
E)  arterioles. 
A)  capillaries. 
B)  arteries. 
C)  venules. 
D)  veins. 
E)  arterioles.

Question 5

A drug that inhibits angiotensin converting enzyme ACE) may lead to

Accepted Answer

A)  reduction of blood pressure. 
B)  increased urinary loss of sodium. 
C)  less secretion of aldosterone. 
D)  B and C only 
E)  A, B, and C 
A)  reduction of blood pressure. 
B)  increased urinary loss of sodium. 
C)  less secretion of aldosterone. 
D)  B and C only 
E)  A, B, and C

Question 6

Figure 24- 1 The Structure of the Kidney
Use Figure 24- 1 to answer the following questions:
-The filtration of plasma takes place in the

Accepted Answer

A)  renal corpuscle. 
B)  papillary duct. 
C)  ureter. 
D)  nephron loop loop of Henle). 
E)  distal convoluted tubule. 
A)  renal corpuscle. 
B)  papillary duct. 
C)  ureter. 
D)  nephron loop loop of Henle). 
E)  distal convoluted tubule.

Question 7

The________ is the plasma concentration at which a specific compound will begin appearing in the urine.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The________ is the plasma concentration at which...

Question 8

Urine is carried to the urinary bladder by

Accepted Answer

A)  lymphatics. 
B)  the calyces. 
C)  the urethra. 
D)  blood vessels. 
E)  the ureters. 
A)  lymphatics. 
B)  the calyces. 
C)  the urethra. 
D)  blood vessels. 
E)  the ureters.

Question 9

The position of the kidneys in the abdominal cavity is stabilized by

Accepted Answer

A)  supporting connective tissues. 
B)  the overlying peritoneum. 
C)  contact with adjacent visceral organs. 
D)  B and C only 
E)  A, B, and C 
A)  supporting connective tissues. 
B)  the overlying peritoneum. 
C)  contact with adjacent visceral organs. 
D)  B and C only 
E)  A, B, and C

Question 10

Eighty percent of nephrons in the human kidney are located in the_________and have short nephron loops.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Eighty percent of nephrons in the human...

Question 11

The process of filtration is driven by

Accepted Answer

A)  solvent drag. 
B)  blood hydrostatic pressure. 
C)  active transport. 
D)  blood osmotic pressure. 
E)  renal pumping. 
A)  solvent drag. 
B)  blood hydrostatic pressure. 
C)  active transport. 
D)  blood osmotic pressure. 
E)  renal pumping.

Question 12

During the micturition reflex,

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulation of stretch receptors in the bladder wall sends impulses to the sacral cord. 
B)  parasympathetic motor neurons that control the detrusor muscle become active. 
C)  the internal sphincter is consciously relaxed. 
D)  A, B, and C 
E)  A and B only 
A)  stimulation of stretch receptors in the bladder wall sends impulses to the sacral cord. 
B)  parasympathetic motor neurons that control the detrusor muscle become active. 
C)  the internal sphincter is consciously relaxed. 
D)  A, B, and C 
E)  A and B only

Question 13

Nephrons located close to the medulla with long nephron loops are called________

Accepted Answer

juxtamedul

Question 14

The _________test is often used to estimate the glomerular filtration rate.

Accepted Answer

creatinine

Question 15

The process of_________ involves a carrier protein that can transport a molecule across the cell membrane down its concentration gradient.

Accepted Answer

facilitate

Question 16

The filtration pressure at the glomerulus is equal to__________ .

Accepted Answer

blood hydrostatic pr

Question 17

One mechanism the kidney uses to raise systemic blood pressure is to

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease urinary albumin concentration. 
B)  increase secretion of renin by the juxtaglomerular complex. 
C)  decrease secretion of aldosterone. 
D)  increase release of angiotensin II by the suprarenal glands. 
E)  increase filtration into glomerular Bowman's) capsule. 
A)  decrease urinary albumin concentration. 
B)  increase secretion of renin by the juxtaglomerular complex. 
C)  decrease secretion of aldosterone. 
D)  increase release of angiotensin II by the suprarenal glands. 
E)  increase filtration into glomerular Bowman's) capsule.

Question 18

Approximately __________liters of glomerular filtrate enter glomerular capsules each day.

Accepted Answer

A)  125 
B)  180 
C)  1.8 
D)  480 
E)  18 
A)  125 
B)  180 
C)  1.8 
D)  480 
E)  18

Question 19

The following is a list of the blood vessels that carry blood to the kidney. 1. afferent arteriole
2) arcuate artery
3) interlobar artery
4) renal artery
5) glomerulus
6) cortical radiate artery
7) efferent arteriole
8) peritubular capillary
The proper order in which blood passes through these vessels is

Accepted Answer

A)  4, 6, 2, 3, 1, 5, 7, 8. 
B)  4, 6, 2, 3, 7, 5, 1, 8. 
C)  4, 3, 2, 6, 1, 5, 7, 8. 
D)  4, 3, 6, 2, 1, 5, 7, 8. 
E)  4, 3, 2, 6, 7, 5, 1, 8. 
A)  4, 6, 2, 3, 1, 5, 7, 8. 
B)  4, 6, 2, 3, 7, 5, 1, 8. 
C)  4, 3, 2, 6, 1, 5, 7, 8. 
D)  4, 3, 6, 2, 1, 5, 7, 8. 
E)  4, 3, 2, 6, 7, 5, 1, 8.

Question 20

In the process of two substances are moved across a cell membrane in the same direction without directly using cellular energy. One of the substances can be moved against a concentration gradient by this process.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the process of two substances are...

Exam 24: The Urinary System

Figure 24- 1 The Structure of the Kidney Use Figure 24- 1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "11."

The mechanism for producing a concentrated urine involves

Figure 24- 1 The Structure of the Kidney Use Figure 24- 1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "4."

The glomeruli are best described as being tufts of

A drug that inhibits angiotensin converting enzyme ACE) may lead to

Figure 24- 1 The Structure of the Kidney Use Figure 24- 1 to answer the following questions: -The filtration of plasma takes place in the

The________ is the plasma concentration at which a specific compound will begin appearing in the urine.

Urine is carried to the urinary bladder by

The position of the kidneys in the abdominal cavity is stabilized by

Eighty percent of nephrons in the human kidney are located in the_________and have short nephron loops.

The process of filtration is driven by

During the micturition reflex,

Nephrons located close to the medulla with long nephron loops are called________

The _________test is often used to estimate the glomerular filtration rate.

The process of_________ involves a carrier protein that can transport a molecule across the cell membrane down its concentration gradient.

The filtration pressure at the glomerulus is equal to__________ .

One mechanism the kidney uses to raise systemic blood pressure is to

Approximately __________liters of glomerular filtrate enter glomerular capsules each day.

In the process of two substances are moved across a cell membrane in the same direction without directly using cellular energy. One of the substances can be moved against a concentration gradient by this process.

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

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The Integumentary System

Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure

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The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

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The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

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The Lymphoid System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

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