Question 1

The pathway taken by blood from the renal artery to the afferent arteriole is, in correct sequence, .

Accepted Answer

A)  arcuate artery, interlobar artery, segmental artery, cortical radiate artery 
B)  segmental artery, interlobar artery, arcuate artery, cortical radiate artery 
C)  cortical radiate artery, segmental artery, interlobar artery, arcuate artery 
D)  interlobar artery, segmental artery, arcuate artery, cortical radiate artery 
A)  arcuate artery, interlobar artery, segmental artery, cortical radiate artery 
B)  segmental artery, interlobar artery, arcuate artery, cortical radiate artery 
C)  cortical radiate artery, segmental artery, interlobar artery, arcuate artery 
D)  interlobar artery, segmental artery, arcuate artery, cortical radiate artery B

Question 2

The functions of the urinary system include .

Accepted Answer

A)  excreting nitrogenous wastes 
B)  maintaining acid-base and fluid balance 
C)  maintaining electrolyte balance 
D)  excreting nitrogenous wastes, maintaining electrolyte balance, and maintaining acid-base and fluid balance 
A)  excreting nitrogenous wastes 
B)  maintaining acid-base and fluid balance 
C)  maintaining electrolyte balance 
D)  excreting nitrogenous wastes, maintaining electrolyte balance, and maintaining acid-base and fluid balance D

Question 3

In which segment of the nephron would you find cuboidal cells with many microvilli and mitochondria?

Accepted Answer

A)  proximal convoluted tubule 
B)  distal convoluted tubule 
C)  nephron loop (thin segment) 
D)  glomerulus 
A)  proximal convoluted tubule 
B)  distal convoluted tubule 
C)  nephron loop (thin segment) 
D)  glomerulus A

Question 4

Nephrons consist of a renal corpuscle and a renal tubule. The renal corpuscles are located in the of the kidney.

Accepted Answer

A)  columns 
B)  cortex 
C)  medulla 
D)  pelvis 
A)  columns 
B)  cortex 
C)  medulla 
D)  pelvis

Question 5

List the parts of the nephron in correct sequential order: .

Accepted Answer

A)  proximal convoluted tubule, nephron loop, glomerulus 
B)  nephron loop, glomerulus, proximal convoluted tubule 
C)  glomerulus, proximal convoluted tubule, nephron loop 
D)  glomerulus, nephron loop, proximal convoluted tubule 
A)  proximal convoluted tubule, nephron loop, glomerulus 
B)  nephron loop, glomerulus, proximal convoluted tubule 
C)  glomerulus, proximal convoluted tubule, nephron loop 
D)  glomerulus, nephron loop, proximal convoluted tubule

Question 6

A fenestrated squamous epithelium can be observed in this structure within the kidney.

Accepted Answer

A)  proximal convoluted tubule 
B)  distal convoluted tubule 
C)  glomerulus 
D)  nephron loop 
A)  proximal convoluted tubule 
B)  distal convoluted tubule 
C)  glomerulus 
D)  nephron loop

Question 7

This type of epithelium is found lining the inside of the urinary bladder.

Accepted Answer

A)  simple cuboidal 
B)  simple squamous 
C)  stratified squamous 
D)  transitional 
A)  simple cuboidal 
B)  simple squamous 
C)  stratified squamous 
D)  transitional

Question 8

These cells form a porous membrane surrounding the endothelial cells of the glomerulus.

Accepted Answer

A)  squamous cells 
B)  cuboidal cells 
C)  columnar cells 
D)  podocytes 
A)  squamous cells 
B)  cuboidal cells 
C)  columnar cells 
D)  podocytes

Question 9

What is true about the renal processes for making urine?

Accepted Answer

A)  Filtration occurs only in the glomerular capsule. 
B)  Reabsorption occurs only in the proximal convoluted tubule. 
C)  Filtration occurs only in the glomerular capsule, reabsorption occurs only in the proximal convoluted tubule, and secretion occurs only in the proximal convoluted tubule. 
D)  Secretion occurs only in the proximal convoluted tubule. 
A)  Filtration occurs only in the glomerular capsule. 
B)  Reabsorption occurs only in the proximal convoluted tubule. 
C)  Filtration occurs only in the glomerular capsule, reabsorption occurs only in the proximal convoluted tubule, and secretion occurs only in the proximal convoluted tubule. 
D)  Secretion occurs only in the proximal convoluted tubule.

Question 10

Urine is formed by three processes. In which process do filtrate components that are useful to the body move from the nephron into the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  tubular secretion 
B)  tubular reabsorption 
C)  filtration 
A)  tubular secretion 
B)  tubular reabsorption 
C)  filtration

Question 11

Many nephrons empty into a _.

Accepted Answer

A)  columnar duct 
B)  collecting duct 
C)  renal tubule 
D)  microcalyx 
A)  columnar duct 
B)  collecting duct 
C)  renal tubule 
D)  microcalyx

Question 12

Micturition is a synonym for .

Accepted Answer

A)  full bladder 
B)  urinary frequency 
C)  emptying the bladder 
D)  incontinence 
A)  full bladder 
B)  urinary frequency 
C)  emptying the bladder 
D)  incontinence

Question 13

Which of the following directly enclose the papilla of the renal pyramid?

Accepted Answer

A)  renal pelvis 
B)  major calys 
C)  minor calyx 
D)  renal column 
A)  renal pelvis 
B)  major calys 
C)  minor calyx 
D)  renal column

Question 14

The juxtamedullary nephrons _ .

Accepted Answer

A)  have a nephron loop that penetrates deep into the renal medulla, and play an important role in concentrating urine 
B)  have a nephron loop that penetrates deep into the renal medulla 
C)  are located almost entirely within the renal cortex 
D)  are most numerous 
E)  play an important role in concentrating urine 
A)  have a nephron loop that penetrates deep into the renal medulla, and play an important role in concentrating urine 
B)  have a nephron loop that penetrates deep into the renal medulla 
C)  are located almost entirely within the renal cortex 
D)  are most numerous 
E)  play an important role in concentrating urine

Question 15

The juxtaglomerular apparatus _.

Accepted Answer

A)  is found where the most distal part of the ascending limb of the nephron loop touches the afferent arteriole 
B)  contains a region of chemoreceptor cells called the macula densa in the distal nephron loop 
C)  is found where the most distal part of the ascending limb of the nephron loop touches the afferent arteriole, contains granular cells in the afferent arteriole that sense blood pressure, and contains a region of
Chemoreceptor cells called the macula densa in the distal nephron loop 
D)  contains granular cells in the afferent arteriole that sense blood pressure 
A)  is found where the most distal part of the ascending limb of the nephron loop touches the afferent arteriole 
B)  contains a region of chemoreceptor cells called the macula densa in the distal nephron loop 
C)  is found where the most distal part of the ascending limb of the nephron loop touches the afferent arteriole, contains granular cells in the afferent arteriole that sense blood pressure, and contains a region of
Chemoreceptor cells called the macula densa in the distal nephron loop 
D)  contains granular cells in the afferent arteriole that sense blood pressure

Question 16

Name the structures in the kidney that produce urine.

Accepted Answer

A)  nephrons 
B)  afferent and efferent arterioles 
C)  collecting ducts 
D)  major and minor calyces 
A)  nephrons 
B)  afferent and efferent arterioles 
C)  collecting ducts 
D)  major and minor calyces

Question 17

The veins that drain the kidney include all of those below except .

Accepted Answer

A)  arcuate veins 
B)  cortical radiate veins 
C)  interlobar veins 
D)  segmental veins 
A)  arcuate veins 
B)  cortical radiate veins 
C)  interlobar veins 
D)  segmental veins

Question 18

Blood flows from the peritubular capillary to the renal vein through this sequence of vessels.

Accepted Answer

A)  cortical radiate vein, interlobar vein, arcuate vein 
B)  arcuate vein, cortical radiate vein, interlobar vein 
C)  interlobar vein, arcuate vein, cortical radiate vein 
D)  cortical radiate vein, arcuate vein, interlobar vein 
A)  cortical radiate vein, interlobar vein, arcuate vein 
B)  arcuate vein, cortical radiate vein, interlobar vein 
C)  interlobar vein, arcuate vein, cortical radiate vein 
D)  cortical radiate vein, arcuate vein, interlobar vein

Question 19

This structure is a capillary bed from which blood is filtered into the nephron.

Accepted Answer

A)  glomerular capsule 
B)  renal corpuscle 
C)  glomerulus 
D)  peritubular capillary 
A)  glomerular capsule 
B)  renal corpuscle 
C)  glomerulus 
D)  peritubular capillary

Question 20

What is true about the urethral sphincters?

Accepted Answer

A)  The internal urethral sphincter is under involuntary control. 
B)  Both sphincters are under voluntary control. 
C)  The external urethral sphincter is under involuntary control. 
D)  The internal urethral sphincter is made up of skeletal muscle. 
A)  The internal urethral sphincter is under involuntary control. 
B)  Both sphincters are under voluntary control. 
C)  The external urethral sphincter is under involuntary control. 
D)  The internal urethral sphincter is made up of skeletal muscle.

Exam 40: Anatomy of the Urinary System

The pathway taken by blood from the renal artery to the afferent arteriole is, in correct sequence, .

The functions of the urinary system include .

In which segment of the nephron would you find cuboidal cells with many microvilli and mitochondria?

Nephrons consist of a renal corpuscle and a renal tubule. The renal corpuscles are located in the of the kidney.

List the parts of the nephron in correct sequential order: .

A fenestrated squamous epithelium can be observed in this structure within the kidney.

This type of epithelium is found lining the inside of the urinary bladder.

These cells form a porous membrane surrounding the endothelial cells of the glomerulus.

What is true about the renal processes for making urine?

Urine is formed by three processes. In which process do filtrate components that are useful to the body move from the nephron into the blood?

Many nephrons empty into a _.

Micturition is a synonym for .

Which of the following directly enclose the papilla of the renal pyramid?

The juxtamedullary nephrons _ .

The juxtaglomerular apparatus _.

Name the structures in the kidney that produce urine.

The veins that drain the kidney include all of those below except .

Blood flows from the peritubular capillary to the renal vein through this sequence of vessels.

This structure is a capillary bed from which blood is filtered into the nephron.

What is true about the urethral sphincters?

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