Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Match the chemicals below with the correct characteristic.
a.renin
b.angiotensinogen
c.angiotensin I
d.angiotensin II
e.aldosterone
f.atrial natriuretic peptide
-Inhibits Na⁺ reabsorption by the renal tubules

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the chemicals below with the correct...

Question 3

Into which structure does most reabsorption occur?

Accepted Answer

A) proximal tubule 
B) glomerulus 
C) distal tubule 
D) loop of Henle 
E) none of these 
A) proximal tubule 
B) glomerulus 
C) distal tubule 
D) loop of Henle 
E) none of these

Question 4

Match the chemicals below with the correct characteristic.
a.renin
b.angiotensinogen
c.angiotensin I
d.angiotensin II
e.aldosterone
f.atrial natriuretic peptide
-An enzyme

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the chemicals below with the correct...

Question 5

Although some albumin may be present in the filtrate of a person with normal kidney function, it would not likely be found in that person's urine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match the urinary system feature with the correct characteristic.
a.urea
b.creatinine
c.uric acid
d.Na+
e.glucose
-Detoxified ammonia compound

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the urinary system feature with the...

Question 7

Match the correct statement about sodium reabsorption.
a.Sodium reabsorption in the distal and collecting tubules
b.Sodium reabsorption in the proximal tubule
c.Sodium reabsorption coupled with chloride reabsorption in the loop of Henle
-Represents 67 percent of Na⁺ reabsorbed

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the correct statement about sodium reabsorption.
a.Sodium...

Question 8

Tubular reabsorption

Accepted Answer

A) refers to the movement of a substance from the peritubular capillary blood into the tubular fluid 
B) occurs by either active or passive transport 
C) involves the process of transepithelial transport 
D) has b and c characteristics 
E) has none of the above characteristics 
A) refers to the movement of a substance from the peritubular capillary blood into the tubular fluid 
B) occurs by either active or passive transport 
C) involves the process of transepithelial transport 
D) has b and c characteristics 
E) has none of the above characteristics

Question 9

What mechanisms are responsible for producing concentrated urine?

Accepted Answer

A) The juxtamedullary nephrons becoming active. 
B) The countercurrent mechanism pulls out much water. 
C) Vasopressin promotes more water reabsorption in distal tubule. 
D) Both b and c 
E) None of the above. 
A) The juxtamedullary nephrons becoming active. 
B) The countercurrent mechanism pulls out much water. 
C) Vasopressin promotes more water reabsorption in distal tubule. 
D) Both b and c 
E) None of the above.

Question 10

Which of the following forces oppose glomerular filtration?

Accepted Answer

A) Blood colloid osmotic pressure 
B) Bowman's capsule hydrostatic pressure 
C) Glomerular-capillary blood pressure 
D) Both a and b 
E) Both b and c 
A) Blood colloid osmotic pressure 
B) Bowman's capsule hydrostatic pressure 
C) Glomerular-capillary blood pressure 
D) Both a and b 
E) Both b and c

Question 11

The secretion of aldosterone stimulates the tubular reabsorption of sodium and the tubular secretion of potassium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

During acidosis, H⁺ secretion increases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The tubular cells display a Tm for urea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The afferent arteriole is the blood vessel that carries blood to the glomerulus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Glomerular filtration

Accepted Answer

A) occurs in the loop of Henle 
B) is the process by which plasma water, electrolytes, and small molecules, which enter Bowman's capsule, are separated from blood cells and protein, which remain in the glomerular capillaries 
C) is the process by which a substance is transported from the tubular fluid to the peritubular capillaries 
D) is both a and b 
E) is none of the above 
A) occurs in the loop of Henle 
B) is the process by which plasma water, electrolytes, and small molecules, which enter Bowman's capsule, are separated from blood cells and protein, which remain in the glomerular capillaries 
C) is the process by which a substance is transported from the tubular fluid to the peritubular capillaries 
D) is both a and b 
E) is none of the above

Question 16

Stimulation of the macula densa cells

Accepted Answer

A) results in vasodilation of the afferent arteriole 
B) results in vasoconstriction of the afferent arteriole 
C) increases GFR 
D) causes all of the above 
E) causes only a and c 
A) results in vasodilation of the afferent arteriole 
B) results in vasoconstriction of the afferent arteriole 
C) increases GFR 
D) causes all of the above 
E) causes only a and c

Question 17

Match the renal structure or activity with the correct characteristic.
a.Collecting tubules empty into this structure
b.Stores the urine
c.Passage of substances from the peritubular capillaries into the tubular lumen
d.Carries blood to the glomerulus
e.Tuft of capillaries that forms the filtrate
f.Passage of protein-free plasma into Bowman's capsule
g.Urine is forced through this structure by peristalsis
h.Collects the glomerular filtrate
i.Passage of substances from the tubular lumen into the peritubular capillaries
j.Functional unit of the kidney
k.Supplies the renal tissue with O₂ and nutrients
l.Carries blood from one capillary network to another capillary network
m.Tube through which urine leaves the body
n.Variable water and sodium reabsorption occur here under hormonal control
o.Responsible for the vertical osmotic gradient in the medulla of the kidney
p.Glucose and amino acid reabsorption occur here
-Bowman's capsule

Accepted Answer

The answer of Match the renal structure or activity with...

Question 18

Glomerular filtration occurs primarily by active transport.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Explain how glomerular filtration rate is autoregulated.Include the following in your answer: myogenic, macula densa, granular cells, juxtaglomerular apparatus, nitric oxide, ATP, and adenosine.

Accepted Answer

When blood pressure increases above norm

Question 20

The renal pelvis is reinforced by the pelvic diaphragm, which helps prevent the renal pelvis from overstretching as urine passes through it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Match the chemicals below with the correct characteristic. a.renin b.angiotensinogen c.angiotensin I d.angiotensin II e.aldosterone f.atrial natriuretic peptide -Inhibits Na⁺ reabsorption by the renal tubules

Into which structure does most reabsorption occur?

Match the chemicals below with the correct characteristic. a.renin b.angiotensinogen c.angiotensin I d.angiotensin II e.aldosterone f.atrial natriuretic peptide -An enzyme

Although some albumin may be present in the filtrate of a person with normal kidney function, it would not likely be found in that person's urine.

Match the urinary system feature with the correct characteristic. a.urea b.creatinine c.uric acid d.Na+ e.glucose -Detoxified ammonia compound

Match the correct statement about sodium reabsorption. a.Sodium reabsorption in the distal and collecting tubules b.Sodium reabsorption in the proximal tubule c.Sodium reabsorption coupled with chloride reabsorption in the loop of Henle -Represents 67 percent of Na⁺ reabsorbed

Tubular reabsorption

What mechanisms are responsible for producing concentrated urine?

Which of the following forces oppose glomerular filtration?

The secretion of aldosterone stimulates the tubular reabsorption of sodium and the tubular secretion of potassium.

During acidosis, H⁺ secretion increases.

The tubular cells display a Tm for urea.

The afferent arteriole is the blood vessel that carries blood to the glomerulus.

Glomerular filtration

Stimulation of the macula densa cells

Glomerular filtration occurs primarily by active transport.

Explain how glomerular filtration rate is autoregulated.Include the following in your answer: myogenic, macula densa, granular cells, juxtaglomerular apparatus, nitric oxide, ATP, and adenosine.

The renal pelvis is reinforced by the pelvic diaphragm, which helps prevent the renal pelvis from overstretching as urine passes through it.

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Exam 14: The Urinary System

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

Match the chemicals below with the correct characteristic. a.renin b.angiotensinogen c.angiotensin I d.angiotensin II e.aldosterone f.atrial natriuretic peptide -Inhibits Na⁺ reabsorption by the renal tubules

Into which structure does most reabsorption occur?

Match the chemicals below with the correct characteristic. a.renin b.angiotensinogen c.angiotensin I d.angiotensin II e.aldosterone f.atrial natriuretic peptide -An enzyme

Although some albumin may be present in the filtrate of a person with normal kidney function, it would not likely be found in that person's urine.

Match the urinary system feature with the correct characteristic. a.urea b.creatinine c.uric acid d.Na+ e.glucose -Detoxified ammonia compound

Match the correct statement about sodium reabsorption. a.Sodium reabsorption in the distal and collecting tubules b.Sodium reabsorption in the proximal tubule c.Sodium reabsorption coupled with chloride reabsorption in the loop of Henle -Represents 67 percent of Na⁺ reabsorbed

Tubular reabsorption

What mechanisms are responsible for producing concentrated urine?

Which of the following forces oppose glomerular filtration?

The secretion of aldosterone stimulates the tubular reabsorption of sodium and the tubular secretion of potassium.

During acidosis, H⁺ secretion increases.

The tubular cells display a Tm for urea.

The afferent arteriole is the blood vessel that carries blood to the glomerulus.

Glomerular filtration

Stimulation of the macula densa cells

Glomerular filtration occurs primarily by active transport.

Explain how glomerular filtration rate is autoregulated.Include the following in your answer: myogenic, macula densa, granular cells, juxtaglomerular apparatus, nitric oxide, ATP, and adenosine.

The renal pelvis is reinforced by the pelvic diaphragm, which helps prevent the renal pelvis from overstretching as urine passes through it.

Introduction to Physiology and Homeostasis

Cell Physiology

The Plasma Membrane and Membrane Potential

Principles of Neural and Hormonal Communication

The Central Nervous System

The Peripheral Nervous System: Afferent Division Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood

Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

Principles of Endocrinology: the Central Endocrine Glands

The Peripheral Endocrine Glands

The Reproductive System

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