Question 1

A diuretic

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A)  causes the excretion of sodium and water in the urine. 
B)  causes hyperglycemia. 
C)  blocks the effects of PTH. 
D)  stimulates the reabsorption of sodium by the peritubular capillaries. 
A)  causes the excretion of sodium and water in the urine. 
B)  causes hyperglycemia. 
C)  blocks the effects of PTH. 
D)  stimulates the reabsorption of sodium by the peritubular capillaries. A

Question 2

Pyuria is indicative of

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A)  infection. 
B)  glomerular damage. 
C)  deficiency of ADH. 
D)  excess secretion of aldosterone. 
A)  infection. 
B)  glomerular damage. 
C)  deficiency of ADH. 
D)  excess secretion of aldosterone. A

Question 3

Which of the following should not be found in the glomerular filtrate?

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A)  Albumin 
B)  Sodium 
C)  Potassium 
D)  Water 
A)  Albumin 
B)  Sodium 
C)  Potassium 
D)  Water A

Question 4

Which of the following words best describes the function of the urinary bladder?

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A)  Filtration 
B)  Storage 
C)  Reabsorption 
D)  Buffering of H+ 
A)  Filtration 
B)  Storage 
C)  Reabsorption 
D)  Buffering of H+

Question 5

Which of the following occurs at the distal convoluted tubule?

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A)  180 L of water is filtered into the tubules. 
B)  Renin is secreted. 
C)  Urine flows from the distal convoluted tubule into the ascending loop of Henle. 
D)  Sodium and water are reabsorbed. 
A)  180 L of water is filtered into the tubules. 
B)  Renin is secreted. 
C)  Urine flows from the distal convoluted tubule into the ascending loop of Henle. 
D)  Sodium and water are reabsorbed.

Question 6

The collecting duct

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A)  is primarily concerned with the concentration of urine. 
B)  collects urine from the renal pelvis and pumps it into the ureters. 
C)  collects urine from Bowman's capsule and pumps it into the peritubular capillaries. 
D)  is primarily concerned with micturition. 
A)  is primarily concerned with the concentration of urine. 
B)  collects urine from the renal pelvis and pumps it into the ureters. 
C)  collects urine from Bowman's capsule and pumps it into the peritubular capillaries. 
D)  is primarily concerned with micturition.

Question 7

Most angiotensin I is converted to angiotensin II primarily in the

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A)  kidneys. 
B)  JGA. 
C)  lungs. 
D)  liver. 
A)  kidneys. 
B)  JGA. 
C)  lungs. 
D)  liver.

Question 8

When the arterial blood pressure declines to 70/50 mm Hg,

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A)  GFR decreases. 
B)  diuresis occurs. 
C)  aldosterone secretion decreases. 
D)  ADH secretion diminishes. 
A)  GFR decreases. 
B)  diuresis occurs. 
C)  aldosterone secretion decreases. 
D)  ADH secretion diminishes.

Question 9

Which of the following is not located within the urinary bladder?

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A)  Trigone 
B)  Detrusor muscle 
C)  Internal sphincter 
D)  Calyces 
A)  Trigone 
B)  Detrusor muscle 
C)  Internal sphincter 
D)  Calyces

Question 10

A deficiency of aldosterone causes a decrease in the tubular reabsorption of sodium and water,causing a significant decrease in blood volume and

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A)  azotemia and uremia. 
B)  generalized edema. 
C)  hypotension. 
D)  anemia. 
A)  azotemia and uremia. 
B)  generalized edema. 
C)  hypotension. 
D)  anemia.

Question 11

Which of the following is true of glomerular function?

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A)  It is unaffected by blood pressure. 
B)  It is concerned with the filtration of 1.5 L/24 hr (of water). 
C)  A decline in GFR (glomerular filtration rate) causes polyuria. 
D)  An increase in GFR increases urine formation. 
A)  It is unaffected by blood pressure. 
B)  It is concerned with the filtration of 1.5 L/24 hr (of water). 
C)  A decline in GFR (glomerular filtration rate) causes polyuria. 
D)  An increase in GFR increases urine formation.

Question 12

Renin activates

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A)  aldosterone. 
B)  converting enzyme. 
C)  angiotensinogen. 
D)  angiotensin II. 
A)  aldosterone. 
B)  converting enzyme. 
C)  angiotensinogen. 
D)  angiotensin II.

Question 13

Urea is

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A)  transported from the liver to the kidneys by the blood. 
B)  made in the liver. 
C)  excreted by the kidneys. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  transported from the liver to the kidneys by the blood. 
B)  made in the liver. 
C)  excreted by the kidneys. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 14

The urinary meatus is a part of the

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A)  ureter. 
B)  urinary bladder. 
C)  urethra. 
D)  collecting duct. 
A)  ureter. 
B)  urinary bladder. 
C)  urethra. 
D)  collecting duct.

Question 15

Urine flows from the ascending limb (loop of Henle)into the

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A)  glomeruli. 
B)  proximal convoluted tubule. 
C)  distal convoluted tubule. 
D)  ureter. 
A)  glomeruli. 
B)  proximal convoluted tubule. 
C)  distal convoluted tubule. 
D)  ureter.

Question 16

In the process of secretion,a substance moves from the peritubular capillaries into what structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glomeruli 
B)  Calyces 
C)  Renal pelvis 
D)  Renal tubules 
A)  Glomeruli 
B)  Calyces 
C)  Renal pelvis 
D)  Renal tubules

Question 17

An anticholinergic (muscarinic antagonist)drug,such as atropine,prevents both the
Relaxation of the urinary sphincter and the contraction of the detrusor muscle.You would therefore observe the patient for signs of

Accepted Answer

A)  uremia. 
B)  urinary suppression. 
C)  urinary retention. 
D)  nephrotic syndrome. 
A)  uremia. 
B)  urinary suppression. 
C)  urinary retention. 
D)  nephrotic syndrome.

Question 18

Micturition

Accepted Answer

A)  is another term for urination. 
B)  occurs across the glomerular membrane. 
C)  is the opposite of voiding. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  is another term for urination. 
B)  occurs across the glomerular membrane. 
C)  is the opposite of voiding. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 19

Severe hyperglycemia is most apt to induce

Accepted Answer

A)  glucosuria. 
B)  osmotic diuresis. 
C)  increased tubular solute load. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  glucosuria. 
B)  osmotic diuresis. 
C)  increased tubular solute load. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 20

Which blood vessel(s)is (are)primarily concerned with reabsorption?

Accepted Answer

A)  Renal artery 
B)  Glomeruli 
C)  Renal vein 
D)  Peritubular capillaries 
A)  Renal artery 
B)  Glomeruli 
C)  Renal vein 
D)  Peritubular capillaries

Exam 24: Urinary System

A diuretic

Pyuria is indicative of

Which of the following should not be found in the glomerular filtrate?

Which of the following words best describes the function of the urinary bladder?

Which of the following occurs at the distal convoluted tubule?

The collecting duct

Most angiotensin I is converted to angiotensin II primarily in the

When the arterial blood pressure declines to 70/50 mm Hg,

Which of the following is not located within the urinary bladder?

A deficiency of aldosterone causes a decrease in the tubular reabsorption of sodium and water,causing a significant decrease in blood volume and

Which of the following is true of glomerular function?

Renin activates

Urea is

The urinary meatus is a part of the

Urine flows from the ascending limb (loop of Henle)into the

In the process of secretion,a substance moves from the peritubular capillaries into what structure?

An anticholinergic (muscarinic antagonist)drug,such as atropine,prevents both the Relaxation of the urinary sphincter and the contraction of the detrusor muscle.You would therefore observe the patient for signs of

Micturition

Severe hyperglycemia is most apt to induce

Which blood vessel(s)is (are)primarily concerned with reabsorption?

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