Question 1

All of the following are true of the kidneys,except that they are

Accepted Answer

A) located in a position that is retroperitoneal. 
B) surrounded by a fibrous capsule. 
C) located partly within the pelvic cavity. 
D) held in place by the renal fascia. 
E) covered by peritoneum. 
A) located in a position that is retroperitoneal. 
B) surrounded by a fibrous capsule. 
C) located partly within the pelvic cavity. 
D) held in place by the renal fascia. 
E) covered by peritoneum. C

Question 2

________ is an inherited abnormality that affects the development and structure of kidney tubules.

Accepted Answer

A) Glomerulonephritis 
B) Polycystic kidney disease 
C) Calculus 
D) Renal failure 
E) Hematuria 
A) Glomerulonephritis 
B) Polycystic kidney disease 
C) Calculus 
D) Renal failure 
E) Hematuria B

Question 3

In the renal corpuscle,the glomerular epithelium is a layer of specialized cells called:

Accepted Answer

A) glomerulocytes 
B) juxtaglomerular cells 
C) tubular cells 
D) macula densa cells 
E) podocytes 
A) glomerulocytes 
B) juxtaglomerular cells 
C) tubular cells 
D) macula densa cells 
E) podocytes E

Question 4

Each of the following organs is part of the urinary system,except the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The area of the urinary bladder bounded by the openings of the two ureters and the urethra is called the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The area of the urinary bladder bounded...

Question 6

The left kidney lies ________ to the right kidney.

Accepted Answer

A) inferior 
B) superior 
C) posterior 
D) transverse 
E) anterior 
A) inferior 
B) superior 
C) posterior 
D) transverse 
E) anterior

Question 7

The prominent indentation on the medial surface of the kidney is the

Accepted Answer

A) calyx. 
B) pelvis. 
C) ureter. 
D) hilum. 
E) pyramid. 
A) calyx. 
B) pelvis. 
C) ureter. 
D) hilum. 
E) pyramid.

Question 8

List in order the structures of the renal corpuscle that a substance must pass through during filtration: 1. filtration slit (slit pore)
2) capsular space
3) dense layer
4) capillary endothelium

Accepted Answer

A) 4,3,2,1 
B) 4,1,2,3 
C) 4,3,1,2 
D) 3,1,4,2 
E) 2,4,3,1 
A) 4,3,2,1 
B) 4,1,2,3 
C) 4,3,1,2 
D) 3,1,4,2 
E) 2,4,3,1

Question 9

Measurement of the functions of a nephron reveals a glomerular capillary pressure of 69 mm Hg,and a pressure in the capsular space of 15 mm Hg.Assuming that the colloid osmotic pressure is 30 mm Hg,and that essentially no plasma proteins are filtered by the glomerulus,what is the net filtration pressure in this case?

Accepted Answer

A) 30 mm Hg 
B) 24 mm Hg 
C) 69 mm Hg 
D) 84 mm Hg 
E) 99 mm Hg 
A) 30 mm Hg 
B) 24 mm Hg 
C) 69 mm Hg 
D) 84 mm Hg 
E) 99 mm Hg

Question 10

Figure 26-2 The Nephron
Use Figure 26-2 to answer the following question:
-Where does obligatory water reabsorption occur?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 1 
A) 5 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 1

Question 11

Substances larger than ________ are normally not allowed to pass through the filtration membrane.

Accepted Answer

A) sodium ions 
B) glucose 
C) albumin 
D) amino acids 
E) urea 
A) sodium ions 
B) glucose 
C) albumin 
D) amino acids 
E) urea

Question 12

The ability to form concentrated urine depends on the functions of

Accepted Answer

A) the proximal convoluted tubule. 
B) the distal convoluted tubule. 
C) the collecting duct. 
D) the nephron loop (loop of Henle). 
E) the loop of Henle and the collecting duct. 
A) the proximal convoluted tubule. 
B) the distal convoluted tubule. 
C) the collecting duct. 
D) the nephron loop (loop of Henle). 
E) the loop of Henle and the collecting duct.

Question 13

The expanded beginning of the ureter connects to the

Accepted Answer

A) renal sinus. 
B) renal pelvis. 
C) renal calyx. 
D) renal hilum. 
E) renal corpuscle. 
A) renal sinus. 
B) renal pelvis. 
C) renal calyx. 
D) renal hilum. 
E) renal corpuscle.

Question 14

The primary function of the proximal convoluted tubule is

Accepted Answer

A) filtration. 
B) absorption of ions,organic molecules,vitamins,and water. 
C) secretion of acids and ammonia. 
D) secretion of drugs. 
E) adjusting the urine volume. 
A) filtration. 
B) absorption of ions,organic molecules,vitamins,and water. 
C) secretion of acids and ammonia. 
D) secretion of drugs. 
E) adjusting the urine volume.

Question 15

The region known as the macula densa is part of

Accepted Answer

A) the proximal convoluted tubule. 
B) the distal convoluted tubule. 
C) the collecting duct. 
D) the nephron loop (loop of Henle). 
E) Glomerular (Bowman's)capsule. 
A) the proximal convoluted tubule. 
B) the distal convoluted tubule. 
C) the collecting duct. 
D) the nephron loop (loop of Henle). 
E) Glomerular (Bowman's)capsule.

Question 16

Figure 26-2 The Nephron
Use Figure 26-2 to answer the following question:
-Which area is sensitive to the hormone ADH?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5 and 6 
E) 4,5,and 6 
A) 1 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5 and 6 
E) 4,5,and 6

Question 17

The filtration barrier in the renal corpuscle consists of three layers

Accepted Answer

A) filtration slits,foot processes,and slit pores. 
B) fenestrations,matrix,and foot processes. 
C) endothelium of glomerulus,dense layer of glomerulus,and podocyte filtration slits. 
D) dense layer of glomerulus,foot processes,and fenestrations in the capsule. 
E) podocyte filtration slits,matrix cells in the glomerulus,and endothelium of glomerulus. 
A) filtration slits,foot processes,and slit pores. 
B) fenestrations,matrix,and foot processes. 
C) endothelium of glomerulus,dense layer of glomerulus,and podocyte filtration slits. 
D) dense layer of glomerulus,foot processes,and fenestrations in the capsule. 
E) podocyte filtration slits,matrix cells in the glomerulus,and endothelium of glomerulus.

Question 18

The majority of glomeruli are located in the ________ of the kidney.

Accepted Answer

A) vasa recta 
B) medulla 
C) cortex 
D) pelvis 
E) calyces 
A) vasa recta 
B) medulla 
C) cortex 
D) pelvis 
E) calyces

Question 19

The process of filtration occurs at the

Accepted Answer

A) proximal convoluted tubule. 
B) distal convoluted tubule. 
C) collecting duct. 
D) nephron loop (loop of Henle). 
E) glomerular (Bowman's)capsule. 
A) proximal convoluted tubule. 
B) distal convoluted tubule. 
C) collecting duct. 
D) nephron loop (loop of Henle). 
E) glomerular (Bowman's)capsule.

Question 20

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

Exam 26: The Urinary System

All of the following are true of the kidneys,except that they are

________ is an inherited abnormality that affects the development and structure of kidney tubules.

In the renal corpuscle,the glomerular epithelium is a layer of specialized cells called:

Each of the following organs is part of the urinary system,except the

The area of the urinary bladder bounded by the openings of the two ureters and the urethra is called the ________.

The left kidney lies ________ to the right kidney.

The prominent indentation on the medial surface of the kidney is the

List in order the structures of the renal corpuscle that a substance must pass through during filtration: 1. filtration slit (slit pore) 2) capsular space 3) dense layer 4) capillary endothelium

Figure 26-2 The Nephron Use Figure 26-2 to answer the following question: -Where does obligatory water reabsorption occur?

Substances larger than ________ are normally not allowed to pass through the filtration membrane.

The ability to form concentrated urine depends on the functions of

The expanded beginning of the ureter connects to the

The primary function of the proximal convoluted tubule is

The region known as the macula densa is part of

Figure 26-2 The Nephron Use Figure 26-2 to answer the following question: -Which area is sensitive to the hormone ADH?

The filtration barrier in the renal corpuscle consists of three layers

The majority of glomeruli are located in the ________ of the kidney.

The process of filtration occurs at the

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

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

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