Exam 12: The Urinary System

Indicate whether the first item in the statement increases, decreases, or has no effect on the second item by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -Increased aldosterone secretion _____ Na⁺ reabsorption.

Match the renal structure or activity with the correct characteristic by using the answer code: -distal and collecting capillaries tubules

Match the chemicals below with the correct characteristic by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -acted upon by renin

Indicate which substance in the top column undergoes the process in the lower column by using the answer code: -filtered and both actively reabsorbed and actively secreted

____________________ is a group of intrinsic mechanisms in the kidneys that prevent changes in the GRF.

____________________ is an actively reabsorbed substance that does not have a tubular maximum for reabsorption.

The plasma clearance of the organic anion ____________________ is equal to the renal plasma flow.

Which statement concerning the process of glomerular filtration is correct?

Two means by which substances can enter the renal tubules are ____________________ and ____________________ Two means by which substances can leave the kidney tubules are ____________________ and ____________________.

Match the renal structure or activity with the correct characteristic by using the answer code: -urethra

Which statement is NOT true for the urinary bladder?

The plasma concentration of a particular substance at which its Tm is reached and the substance first starts appearing in the urine is known as the ____________________.

Indicate which substance in the top column undergoes the process in the lower column by using the answer code: -not filtered

What is the energy required for glucose reabsorption used for?

ADH release is the main stimulus for the secretion of aldosterone.

MATCHING Match the renal function with the correct characteristic by using the answer code: -urine excretion

Match the renal structure or activity with the correct characteristic by using the answer code: -proximal tubule

Which of the following does NOT stimulate(s)aldosterone secretion?

The kidneys keep the urine volume and composition essentially constant.

Indicate whether the first item in the statement increases, decreases, or has no effect on the second item by using the answer code (options may be used more than once or not at all): -Increased osmolarity of body fluids _____ vasopressin secretion.