Question 1

The peritoneum covers the inferior surfaces of the urinary bladder; and several peritoneal folds assist in stabilizing its position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Figure 26.8
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label E.

Accepted Answer

A)  Capsular space 
B)  Hilum 
C)  Medullary pyramid 
D)  Juxtaglomerular cells 
E)  Glomerulus 
A)  Capsular space 
B)  Hilum 
C)  Medullary pyramid 
D)  Juxtaglomerular cells 
E)  Glomerulus

Question 3

Figure 26.3
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label P.

Accepted Answer

A)  Renal sinus 
B)  Cortex 
C)  Renal pyramid 
D)  Medulla 
E)  Minor calyx 
A)  Renal sinus 
B)  Cortex 
C)  Renal pyramid 
D)  Medulla 
E)  Minor calyx

Question 4

Figure 26.1
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label R.

Accepted Answer

A)  Left urethra 
B)  Aorta 
C)  Left renal vein 
D)  Inferior vena cava 
E)  Left ureter 
A)  Left urethra 
B)  Aorta 
C)  Left renal vein 
D)  Inferior vena cava 
E)  Left ureter

Question 5

Figure 26.3
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label K.

Accepted Answer

A)  Minor calyx 
B)  Renal pelvis 
C)  Renal lobe 
D)  Renal sinus 
E)  Major calyx 
A)  Minor calyx 
B)  Renal pelvis 
C)  Renal lobe 
D)  Renal sinus 
E)  Major calyx

Question 6

With age, the distal portions of the nephron and the entire collecting system become less responsive to antidiuretic hormone (ADH). As a result, urination becomes more frequent, and daily fluid requirements increase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Figure 26.7
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label H.

Accepted Answer

A)  Ureter 
B)  Collecting duct 
C)  Distal convoluted tubule 
D)  Glomerulus 
E)  Proximal convoluted tubule 
A)  Ureter 
B)  Collecting duct 
C)  Distal convoluted tubule 
D)  Glomerulus 
E)  Proximal convoluted tubule

Question 8

Figure 26.1
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label S.

Accepted Answer

A)  Left renal vein 
B)  Inferior vena cava 
C)  Left ureter 
D)  Left renal artery 
E)  Aorta 
A)  Left renal vein 
B)  Inferior vena cava 
C)  Left ureter 
D)  Left renal artery 
E)  Aorta

Question 9

The urine arriving at the renal pelvis is of the same composition as that of the filtrate produced at the renal corpuscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Figure 26.1
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label E.

Accepted Answer

A)  Right kidney 
B)  Liver 
C)  Right adrenal gland 
D)  Spleen 
E)  Stomach 
A)  Right kidney 
B)  Liver 
C)  Right adrenal gland 
D)  Spleen 
E)  Stomach

Question 11

Figure 26.8
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label N.

Accepted Answer

A)  Renal sinus 
B)  Capsular outer layer 
C)  Distal convoluted tubule 
D)  Ureter 
E)  Medullary pyramid 
A)  Renal sinus 
B)  Capsular outer layer 
C)  Distal convoluted tubule 
D)  Ureter 
E)  Medullary pyramid

Question 12

Figure 26.7
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label E.

Accepted Answer

A)  Medullary pyramid 
B)  Glomerulus 
C)  Nephron loop 
D)  Collecting duct 
E)  Hilum 
A)  Medullary pyramid 
B)  Glomerulus 
C)  Nephron loop 
D)  Collecting duct 
E)  Hilum

Question 13

Figure 26.1
   
Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions.
-Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label L.

Accepted Answer

A)  Uterus 
B)  Fallopian tube 
C)  Adrenal gland 
D)  Urinary bladder 
E)  Spleen 
A)  Uterus 
B)  Fallopian tube 
C)  Adrenal gland 
D)  Urinary bladder 
E)  Spleen

Question 14

The proximal convoluted tubule begins at the ________ of the renal corpuscle, opposite the vascular pole.

Accepted Answer

A)  distal convoluted tubule 
B)  tubular pole 
C)  ureters 
D)  glomerulus 
E)  nephron loop 
A)  distal convoluted tubule 
B)  tubular pole 
C)  ureters 
D)  glomerulus 
E)  nephron loop

Question 15

What is/are the cause(s)of local blockages exist in the conducting system (collecting tubules, collecting ducts, or ureters)? What problems could develop from such blockages?

Accepted Answer

Local blockages of the conducting system

Exam 26: The Urinary System

The peritoneum covers the inferior surfaces of the urinary bladder; and several peritoneal folds assist in stabilizing its position.

Figure 26.8 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label E.

Figure 26.3 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label P.

Figure 26.1 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label R.

Figure 26.3 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label K.

With age, the distal portions of the nephron and the entire collecting system become less responsive to antidiuretic hormone (ADH). As a result, urination becomes more frequent, and daily fluid requirements increase.

Figure 26.7 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label H.

Figure 26.1 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label S.

The urine arriving at the renal pelvis is of the same composition as that of the filtrate produced at the renal corpuscle.

Figure 26.1 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label E.

Figure 26.8 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label N.

Figure 26.7 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label E.

Figure 26.1 Identify the labeled structure(s) in each of the following questions. -Identify the structure(s) indicated by Label L.

The proximal convoluted tubule begins at the ________ of the renal corpuscle, opposite the vascular pole.

What is/are the cause(s)of local blockages exist in the conducting system (collecting tubules, collecting ducts, or ureters)? What problems could develop from such blockages?

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