Exam 18: The Urinary System

Match the region of the nephron in the first column with its primary function in the second column. _____ 1. renal corpuscle A. conduction of urine to minor calyx _____ 2. distal convoluted tubule B. reabsorption of ions, vitamins, water, and organics _____ 3. papillary duct C. reabsorption of sodium ions and secretion of acids _____ 4. collecting duct D. reabsorption of water and sodium ions _____ 5. proximal convoluted E. filtration of plasma to initiate urine formation tubule

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label A: ________

The kidneys are

In response to respiratory alkalosis,

The osmoreceptors of the nephron are located in the _________________________.

Hypoproteinemia could lead to

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label Q: ________

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label L: ________

The portion of the nephron between the glomerular capsule and the nephron loop is the

Which of the following is the most distal part of the male urethra?

A person who suffers from emphysema can exhibit signs of

A DCT is

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label BB: ________

The amount of potassium secreted by the kidneys is regulated by

Which of the following is the lesser amount?

The ability to form a concentrated urine depends on the regulation of the

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label CC: ________

If excessive amounts of water are taken into the body,

Using the figure above, identify the labeled part. -Label C: ________

Urine is stored by the