Question 1

Urine is carried to the urinary bladder by

Accepted Answer

A)  blood vessels. 
B)  lymphatics. 
C)  the ureters. 
D)  the urethra. 
E)  the calyces. 
A)  blood vessels. 
B)  lymphatics. 
C)  the ureters. 
D)  the urethra. 
E)  the calyces. C

Question 2

Figure 23-1
Use Figure 23-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "9."

Accepted Answer

A)  renal pelvis 
B)  minor calyx 
C)  ureter 
D)  major calyx 
E)  renal column 
A)  renal pelvis 
B)  minor calyx 
C)  ureter 
D)  major calyx 
E)  renal column A

Question 3

________ is (are) an immediately life-threatening condition, however, if an individual survives the incident, full recovery is often possible.

Accepted Answer

A)  Acute renal failure 
B)  Chronic renal failure 
C)  Dysuria 
D)  Prostate enlargement 
E)  Kidney stones 
A)  Acute renal failure 
B)  Chronic renal failure 
C)  Dysuria 
D)  Prostate enlargement 
E)  Kidney stones A

Question 4

Urine is eliminated through the

Accepted Answer

A)  liver. 
B)  urinary bladder. 
C)  kidney. 
D)  ureter. 
E)  urethra. 
A)  liver. 
B)  urinary bladder. 
C)  kidney. 
D)  ureter. 
E)  urethra.

Question 5

The cavity of the kidney that receives urine from the calyces is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  renal papilla. 
B)  renal pelvis. 
C)  renal medulla. 
D)  renal cortex. 
E)  renal sinus. 
A)  renal papilla. 
B)  renal pelvis. 
C)  renal medulla. 
D)  renal cortex. 
E)  renal sinus.

Question 6

A patient excretes a large volume of very dilute urine on a continuing basis. This is may be due to

Accepted Answer

A)  excessive ADH secretion. 
B)  absence of ADH. 
C)  hematuric oliguria. 
D)  overproduction of aldosterone. 
E)  dilation of the afferent arterioles. 
A)  excessive ADH secretion. 
B)  absence of ADH. 
C)  hematuric oliguria. 
D)  overproduction of aldosterone. 
E)  dilation of the afferent arterioles.

Question 7

Figure 23-2
Use Figure 23-2 to answer the following questions:
-Where does countercurrent multiplication occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  6 
B)  5 
C)  4 
D)  3 
E)  2 
A)  6 
B)  5 
C)  4 
D)  3 
E)  2

Question 8

Approximately ________ liters of glomerular filtrate enter glomerular capsules each day.

Accepted Answer

A)  480 
B)  180 
C)  125 
D)  18 
E)  1.8 
A)  480 
B)  180 
C)  125 
D)  18 
E)  1.8

Question 9

The efferent arteriole of a nephron divides to form a network of capillaries within the cortex called the ________ capillaries.

Accepted Answer

A)  peritubular 
B)  glomerular 
C)  vasa recta 
D)  cortical 
E)  efferent 
A)  peritubular 
B)  glomerular 
C)  vasa recta 
D)  cortical 
E)  efferent

Question 10

Which of the following is not an important function of the kidney?

Accepted Answer

A)  control of total body water 
B)  control of the electrolyte composition of the blood 
C)  excretion of excess albumen 
D)  control of production of red blood cells by bone marrow 
E)  regulation of blood pressure 
A)  control of total body water 
B)  control of the electrolyte composition of the blood 
C)  excretion of excess albumen 
D)  control of production of red blood cells by bone marrow 
E)  regulation of blood pressure

Question 11

The position of the kidneys in the abdominal cavity is stabilized by

Accepted Answer

A)  the overlying peritoneum. 
B)  contact with adjacent visceral organs. 
C)  supporting connective tissues. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  the overlying peritoneum. 
B)  contact with adjacent visceral organs. 
C)  supporting connective tissues. 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 12

Autoregulation of the rate of glomerular filtration has which of the following properties?

Accepted Answer

A)  depends on changes in the afferent arteriole 
B)  depends on changes in the mesangial cells 
C)  depends on changes in the efferent arteriole 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above 
A)  depends on changes in the afferent arteriole 
B)  depends on changes in the mesangial cells 
C)  depends on changes in the efferent arteriole 
D)  all of the above 
E)  none of the above

Question 13

Blood leaves the glomerulus through a blood vessel called the

Accepted Answer

A)  afferent arteriole. 
B)  efferent arteriole. 
C)  vasa recta. 
D)  cortical radiate artery. 
E)  renal vein. 
A)  afferent arteriole. 
B)  efferent arteriole. 
C)  vasa recta. 
D)  cortical radiate artery. 
E)  renal vein.

Question 14

The outermost layer of the kidney is the

Accepted Answer

A)  renal cortex. 
B)  renal medulla. 
C)  major calyx. 
D)  fibrous capsule. 
E)  renal pelvis. 
A)  renal cortex. 
B)  renal medulla. 
C)  major calyx. 
D)  fibrous capsule. 
E)  renal pelvis.

Question 15

The portion of the nephron that empties into the collecting duct is the

Accepted Answer

A)  nephron loop (loop of Henle). 
B)  proximal convoluted tubule. 
C)  distal convoluted tubule. 
D)  papillary tubule. 
E)  calyx. 
A)  nephron loop (loop of Henle). 
B)  proximal convoluted tubule. 
C)  distal convoluted tubule. 
D)  papillary tubule. 
E)  calyx.

Question 16

Tubular reabsorption involves all of the following, except

Accepted Answer

A)  active transport. 
B)  facilitated diffusion. 
C)  secondary active transport. 
D)  osmosis. 
E)  stem cell movements. 
A)  active transport. 
B)  facilitated diffusion. 
C)  secondary active transport. 
D)  osmosis. 
E)  stem cell movements.

Question 17

Insoluble deposits that form within the urinary tract from calcium salts, magnesium salts, or uric acid are called kidney stones or renal ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Insoluble deposits that form within the urinary...

Question 18

Urine passes, in the order given, through which of the following structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  collecting duct, renal pelvis, urethra, bladder, ureter 
B)  renal pelvis, collecting duct, bladder, ureter, urethra 
C)  collecting duct, renal pelvis, ureter, bladder, urethra 
D)  renal pelvis, urethra, bladder, ureter, collecting duct 
E)  collecting duct, ureter, renal pelvis, urethra, bladder 
A)  collecting duct, renal pelvis, urethra, bladder, ureter 
B)  renal pelvis, collecting duct, bladder, ureter, urethra 
C)  collecting duct, renal pelvis, ureter, bladder, urethra 
D)  renal pelvis, urethra, bladder, ureter, collecting duct 
E)  collecting duct, ureter, renal pelvis, urethra, bladder

Question 19

An inability of the kidneys to excrete adequately to maintain homeostasis is

Accepted Answer

A)  glomerulonephritis. 
B)  polycystic kidney disease. 
C)  calculi. 
D)  renal failure. 
E)  hematuria. 
A)  glomerulonephritis. 
B)  polycystic kidney disease. 
C)  calculi. 
D)  renal failure. 
E)  hematuria.

Question 20

Urine is carried from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body by the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Urine is carried from the urinary bladder...

Exam 23: The Urinary System

Urine is carried to the urinary bladder by

Figure 23-1 Use Figure 23-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "9."

________ is (are) an immediately life-threatening condition, however, if an individual survives the incident, full recovery is often possible.

Urine is eliminated through the

The cavity of the kidney that receives urine from the calyces is called the

A patient excretes a large volume of very dilute urine on a continuing basis. This is may be due to

Figure 23-2 Use Figure 23-2 to answer the following questions: -Where does countercurrent multiplication occur?

Approximately ________ liters of glomerular filtrate enter glomerular capsules each day.

The efferent arteriole of a nephron divides to form a network of capillaries within the cortex called the ________ capillaries.

Which of the following is not an important function of the kidney?

The position of the kidneys in the abdominal cavity is stabilized by

Autoregulation of the rate of glomerular filtration has which of the following properties?

Blood leaves the glomerulus through a blood vessel called the

The outermost layer of the kidney is the

The portion of the nephron that empties into the collecting duct is the

Tubular reabsorption involves all of the following, except

Insoluble deposits that form within the urinary tract from calcium salts, magnesium salts, or uric acid are called kidney stones or renal ________.

Urine passes, in the order given, through which of the following structures?

An inability of the kidneys to excrete adequately to maintain homeostasis is

Urine is carried from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body by the ________.

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

Chemical Level of Organization

Cellular Level of Organization

Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure

The Skeleton

Articulations

Skeletal Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Neural Tissue

The Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

The Autonomic Nervous System

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood and Blood Vessels

The Heart and Cardiovascular Function

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism and Energetics

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

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