Question 1

The renal process whereby substances are selectively transferred from the peritubular blood into the renal tubule is

Accepted Answer

A)  filtration. 
B)  secretion. 
C)  reabsorption. 
D)  excretion. 
E)  none of these answers. 
A)  filtration. 
B)  secretion. 
C)  reabsorption. 
D)  excretion. 
E)  none of these answers.

Question 2

Match urinary system feature with correct characteristic.
-reabsorbed actively and passively

Accepted Answer

A) urea 
B) creatinine 
C) uric acid 
D) Na+ 
E) glucose 
A) urea 
B) creatinine 
C) uric acid 
D) Na+ 
E) glucose

Question 3

MATCHING: ART
   
The accompanying figure relates to the steps of transepithelial transport. The barriers a substance must cross are labeled in the diagram 1-5. Match the sequence of barriers crossed with the descriptions using the key below.
-capillary wall

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Match the correct statement about sodium reabsorption.
-Plays a pivotal role in the reabsorption of glucose, amino acids, H2O, Cl-, and urea.

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 5

Match urinary system feature with correct characteristic.
-protein metabolite of skeletal muscle tissue

Accepted Answer

A) urea 
B) creatinine 
C) uric acid 
D) Na+ 
E) glucose 
A) urea 
B) creatinine 
C) uric acid 
D) Na+ 
E) glucose

Question 6

MATCHING
Match renal function with correct characteristic.
-urine excretion

Accepted Answer

A) movement of substances from the peritubular capillary blood into the tubular lumen 
B) movement of substances from the glomerular capillary blood into the tubular lumen 
C) everything filtered or secreted that is not subsequently reabsorbed 
D) movement of substances from the tubular lumen into the peritubular capillary blood 
A) movement of substances from the peritubular capillary blood into the tubular lumen 
B) movement of substances from the glomerular capillary blood into the tubular lumen 
C) everything filtered or secreted that is not subsequently reabsorbed 
D) movement of substances from the tubular lumen into the peritubular capillary blood

Question 7

The following questions refer to the accompanying diagram of the steps of the activation and function of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. Six of the molecules/actions have been removed and replaced with letters A-F. Match the letter with list of missing terms below to complete the diagram.
-angiotensin converting enzyme

Accepted Answer

The answer of   
The following questions refer to...

Question 8

Tubular reabsorption

Accepted Answer

A)  involves the movement of substances from the peritubular capillaries into the tubular fluid. 
B)  involves the movement of substances from the tubular fluid into the peritubular capillaries. 
C)  is considered to be active if any one of the five steps of transepithelial transport is active. 
D)  both (a) and (c) above. 
E)  both (b) and (c) above. 
A)  involves the movement of substances from the peritubular capillaries into the tubular fluid. 
B)  involves the movement of substances from the tubular fluid into the peritubular capillaries. 
C)  is considered to be active if any one of the five steps of transepithelial transport is active. 
D)  both (a) and (c) above. 
E)  both (b) and (c) above.

Question 9

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)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  none of these answers. 
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)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  none of these answers.

Question 10

Excretion

Accepted Answer

A)  is the removal of substances that were filtered at the glomerulus or secreted but not reabsorbed. 
B)  is the process by which a substance moves from the peritubular capillary blood to the tubular fluid. 
C)  conserves substances that are important to the body. 
D)  occurs by active transport of substances into the urinary bladder. 
E)  is controlled by sympathetic activity. 
A)  is the removal of substances that were filtered at the glomerulus or secreted but not reabsorbed. 
B)  is the process by which a substance moves from the peritubular capillary blood to the tubular fluid. 
C)  conserves substances that are important to the body. 
D)  occurs by active transport of substances into the urinary bladder. 
E)  is controlled by sympathetic activity.

Question 11

Indicate whether the portion of the tubule in question is permeable or impermeable to the substance in question using the following answer code:
-The descending limb of Henle's loop is ______ to H2O.

Accepted Answer

A) permeable 
B) impermeable 
A) permeable 
B) impermeable

Question 12

Match chemicals below with the correct characteristic.
-Is acted upon by renin.

Accepted Answer

A) renin 
B) angiotensinogen 
C) angiotensin I 
D) angiotensin II 
E) aldosterone
F)atrial natriuretic peptide 
A) renin 
B) angiotensinogen 
C) angiotensin I 
D) angiotensin II 
E) aldosterone
F)atrial natriuretic peptide

Question 13

Vasopressin is also known as ____________________, indicative of its effect on the kidneys.

Accepted Answer

antidiuret

Question 14

If the plasma concentration of substance X is 200 mg/100 ml and the GFR is 125 ml/min, the filtered load of this substance is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If the plasma concentration of substance X...

Question 15

The ___________carries blood into the kidney, while the ________ carries blood into the glomerulus.

Accepted Answer

renal arte

Question 16

Match urinary system feature with correct characteristic.
-a detoxified ammonia compound

Accepted Answer

A) urea 
B) creatinine 
C) uric acid 
D) Na+ 
E) glucose 
A) urea 
B) creatinine 
C) uric acid 
D) Na+ 
E) glucose

Question 17

Match the correct statement about sodium reabsorption.
-Is subject to hormonal control.

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 18

The Bowman's capsule hydrostatic pressure opposes filtration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

MATCHING
Match renal function with correct characteristic.
-tubular secretion

Accepted Answer

A) movement of substances from the peritubular capillary blood into the tubular lumen 
B) movement of substances from the glomerular capillary blood into the tubular lumen 
C) everything filtered or secreted that is not subsequently reabsorbed 
D) movement of substances from the tubular lumen into the peritubular capillary blood 
A) movement of substances from the peritubular capillary blood into the tubular lumen 
B) movement of substances from the glomerular capillary blood into the tubular lumen 
C) everything filtered or secreted that is not subsequently reabsorbed 
D) movement of substances from the tubular lumen into the peritubular capillary blood

Question 20

The vertical osmotic gradient in the kidney

Accepted Answer

A)  is established and maintained by the countercurrent system. 
B)  makes it possible to put out urine of variable concentration depending on the needs of the body by varying the degree of water permeability of the distal portions of the nephron. 
C)  is found in the renal cortex. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  all of these answers. 
A)  is established and maintained by the countercurrent system. 
B)  makes it possible to put out urine of variable concentration depending on the needs of the body by varying the degree of water permeability of the distal portions of the nephron. 
C)  is found in the renal cortex. 
D)  both (a) and (b) above. 
E)  all of these answers.

The renal process whereby substances are selectively transferred from the peritubular blood into the renal tubule is

Match urinary system feature with correct characteristic. -reabsorbed actively and passively

MATCHING: ART The accompanying figure relates to the steps of transepithelial transport. The barriers a substance must cross are labeled in the diagram 1-5. Match the sequence of barriers crossed with the descriptions using the key below. -capillary wall

Match the correct statement about sodium reabsorption. -Plays a pivotal role in the reabsorption of glucose, amino acids, H₂O, Cl^-, and urea.

Match urinary system feature with correct characteristic. -protein metabolite of skeletal muscle tissue

MATCHING Match renal function with correct characteristic. -urine excretion

Tubular reabsorption

Glomerular filtration

Excretion

Indicate whether the portion of the tubule in question is permeable or impermeable to the substance in question using the following answer code: -The descending limb of Henle's loop is ______ to H₂O.

Match chemicals below with the correct characteristic. -Is acted upon by renin.

Vasopressin is also known as ____________________, indicative of its effect on the kidneys.

If the plasma concentration of substance X is 200 mg/100 ml and the GFR is 125 ml/min, the filtered load of this substance is ____________________.

The ___carries blood into the kidney, while the carries blood into the glomerulus.

Match urinary system feature with correct characteristic. -a detoxified ammonia compound

Match the correct statement about sodium reabsorption. -Is subject to hormonal control.

The Bowman's capsule hydrostatic pressure opposes filtration.

MATCHING Match renal function with correct characteristic. -tubular secretion

The vertical osmotic gradient in the kidney

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 and Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood and Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Endocrine System

The Reproductive System

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Exam 13: The Urinary System

The renal process whereby substances are selectively transferred from the peritubular blood into the renal tubule is

Match urinary system feature with correct characteristic. -reabsorbed actively and passively

MATCHING: ART The accompanying figure relates to the steps of transepithelial transport. The barriers a substance must cross are labeled in the diagram 1-5. Match the sequence of barriers crossed with the descriptions using the key below. -capillary wall

Match the correct statement about sodium reabsorption. -Plays a pivotal role in the reabsorption of glucose, amino acids, H2O, Cl-, and urea.

Match urinary system feature with correct characteristic. -protein metabolite of skeletal muscle tissue

MATCHING Match renal function with correct characteristic. -urine excretion

Tubular reabsorption

Glomerular filtration

Excretion

Indicate whether the portion of the tubule in question is permeable or impermeable to the substance in question using the following answer code: -The descending limb of Henle's loop is ______ to H2O.

Match chemicals below with the correct characteristic. -Is acted upon by renin.

Vasopressin is also known as ____________________, indicative of its effect on the kidneys.

If the plasma concentration of substance X is 200 mg/100 ml and the GFR is 125 ml/min, the filtered load of this substance is ____________________.

The ___________carries blood into the kidney, while the ________ carries blood into the glomerulus.

Match urinary system feature with correct characteristic. -a detoxified ammonia compound

Match the correct statement about sodium reabsorption. -Is subject to hormonal control.

The Bowman's capsule hydrostatic pressure opposes filtration.

MATCHING Match renal function with correct characteristic. -tubular secretion

The vertical osmotic gradient in the kidney

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 and Special Senses

The Peripheral Nervous System: Efferent Division

Muscle Physiology

Cardiac Physiology

The Blood Vessels and Blood Pressure

The Blood and Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

Fluid and Acid-Base Balance

The Digestive System

Energy Balance and Temperature Regulation

The Endocrine System

The Reproductive System

Filters

Match the correct statement about sodium reabsorption. -Plays a pivotal role in the reabsorption of glucose, amino acids, H₂O, Cl^-, and urea.

Indicate whether the portion of the tubule in question is permeable or impermeable to the substance in question using the following answer code: -The descending limb of Henle's loop is ______ to H₂O.

The ___carries blood into the kidney, while the carries blood into the glomerulus.