Question 1

The renal vein takes blood from the:

Accepted Answer

A) abdominal aorta to the kidney 
B) inferior vena cava to the kidney 
C) kidney to the abdominal aorta 
D) kidney to the inferior vena cava 
A) abdominal aorta to the kidney 
B) inferior vena cava to the kidney 
C) kidney to the abdominal aorta 
D) kidney to the inferior vena cava

Question 2

The normal pH range of urine is:

Accepted Answer

A) 4.6 to 6.0 
B) 4.6 to 8.0 
C) 6.0 to 7.5 
D) 5.5 to 7.0 
A) 4.6 to 6.0 
B) 4.6 to 8.0 
C) 6.0 to 7.5 
D) 5.5 to 7.0

Question 3

The specific gravity of urine is a measure of the:

Accepted Answer

A) concentrating ability of the kidneys 
B) excretion maximum of the kidneys 
C) threshold level of the kidneys 
D) pH regulation by the kidneys 
A) concentrating ability of the kidneys 
B) excretion maximum of the kidneys 
C) threshold level of the kidneys 
D) pH regulation by the kidneys

Question 4

As part of the urination reflex,the internal urethral sphincter:

Accepted Answer

A) relaxes 
B) contracts 
C) goes into spasm 
D) constricts 
A) relaxes 
B) contracts 
C) goes into spasm 
D) constricts

Question 5

The kidneys are held in place and cushioned by:

Accepted Answer

A) the renal fascia and adipose tissue 
B) the renal cortex and renal fascia 
C) the renal cortex and adipose tissue 
D) the renal pelvis and rib cage 
A) the renal fascia and adipose tissue 
B) the renal cortex and renal fascia 
C) the renal cortex and adipose tissue 
D) the renal pelvis and rib cage

Question 6

The process of urine formation depends upon blood flow through the kidney in this order:
1.glomerulus
2.afferent arteriole
3.peritubular capillarie
4.efferent arterioles

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

The rugae of the urinary bladder are:

Accepted Answer

A) folds of the mucosa that permit expansion 
B) fibers of the detrusor muscle 
C) folds of the trigone that anchor the bladder 
D) the circular fibers of the internal urethral sphincter 
A) folds of the mucosa that permit expansion 
B) fibers of the detrusor muscle 
C) folds of the trigone that anchor the bladder 
D) the circular fibers of the internal urethral sphincter

Question 8

The volume of urinary output will be affected by all of these except:

Accepted Answer

A) diarrhea 
B) strenuous exercise on a hot day 
C) drinking 2 L of diet soda 
D) eating a big meal 
A) diarrhea 
B) strenuous exercise on a hot day 
C) drinking 2 L of diet soda 
D) eating a big meal

Question 9

If the kidneys are decreasing their excretion of hydrogen ions,this means that the pH of the blood has been:

Accepted Answer

A) rising,becoming more alkaline 
B) falling,becoming more alkaline 
C) rising,becoming more acidic 
D) falling,becoming more acidic 
A) rising,becoming more alkaline 
B) falling,becoming more alkaline 
C) rising,becoming more acidic 
D) falling,becoming more acidic

Question 10

Which of these will NOT be a consequence of the decreased secretion of ADH?

Accepted Answer

A) The kidneys will reabsorb less water. 
B) Blood volume will decrease. 
C) The urine will be more dilute. 
D) Urinary output will decrease. 
A) The kidneys will reabsorb less water. 
B) Blood volume will decrease. 
C) The urine will be more dilute. 
D) Urinary output will decrease.

Question 11

In the kidney,blood pressure in the glomerulus is high because:

Accepted Answer

A) the efferent arteriole has a smaller diameter than the afferent arteriole 
B) the efferent arteriole has a larger diameter than the afferent arteriole 
C) the afferent arteriole is a direct branch of the inferior vena cava 
D) the efferent arteriole is a direct branch of the abdominal aorta 
A) the efferent arteriole has a smaller diameter than the afferent arteriole 
B) the efferent arteriole has a larger diameter than the afferent arteriole 
C) the afferent arteriole is a direct branch of the inferior vena cava 
D) the efferent arteriole is a direct branch of the abdominal aorta

Question 12

The cavity formed by the expansion of the ureter within the kidney is called the:

Accepted Answer

A) renal pelvis 
B) renal cortex 
C) renal medulla 
D) renal fascia 
A) renal pelvis 
B) renal cortex 
C) renal medulla 
D) renal fascia

Question 13

The kidneys are cushioned by ___ and are held in place by ___.

Accepted Answer

A) elastic connective tissue/the ribs 
B) adipose tissue/the renal fascia 
C) smooth muscle/the ribs 
D) the renal fascia/smooth muscle 
A) elastic connective tissue/the ribs 
B) adipose tissue/the renal fascia 
C) smooth muscle/the ribs 
D) the renal fascia/smooth muscle

Question 14

The cells of the proximal convoluted tubule are specialized for tubular reabsorption because they have:

Accepted Answer

A) a greater blood supply nearby 
B) microvilli to increase their surface area 
C) more glomerular capillaries surrounding them 
D) cilia to sweep useful materials in 
A) a greater blood supply nearby 
B) microvilli to increase their surface area 
C) more glomerular capillaries surrounding them 
D) cilia to sweep useful materials in

Question 15

Normal urinary output per 24 hours is approximately:

Accepted Answer

A) 0.5 to 1 L 
B) 1 to 2 L 
C) 2 to 3 L 
D) 3 to 4 L 
A) 0.5 to 1 L 
B) 1 to 2 L 
C) 2 to 3 L 
D) 3 to 4 L

Question 16

Which statement is NOT true of normal urine?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin C may be present if the dietary intake has been high. 
B) The color amber is a deep yellow. 
C) 500 mL per 24 hours is considered a normal output. 
D) A trace of ketones is considered normal. 
A) Vitamin C may be present if the dietary intake has been high. 
B) The color amber is a deep yellow. 
C) 500 mL per 24 hours is considered a normal output. 
D) A trace of ketones is considered normal.

Question 17

The outer layer of kidney tissue is called the:

Accepted Answer

A) renal pelvis 
B) renal cortex 
C) renal medulla 
D) renal fascia 
A) renal pelvis 
B) renal cortex 
C) renal medulla 
D) renal fascia

Question 18

Voluntary control of the urination reflex is provided by the:

Accepted Answer

A) detrusor muscle 
B) internal urethral sphincter 
C) spinal cord 
D) external urethral sphincter 
A) detrusor muscle 
B) internal urethral sphincter 
C) spinal cord 
D) external urethral sphincter

Question 19

Which statement is NOT true of the nitrogenous waste products that are found in urine?

Accepted Answer

A) Creatinine is a product of muscle metabolism. 
B) Amino acids are deaminated to produce urea. 
C) Uric acid comes from fatty acid metabolism. 
D) If the kidneys are not functioning properly,urine levels of these waste products will decrease. 
A) Creatinine is a product of muscle metabolism. 
B) Amino acids are deaminated to produce urea. 
C) Uric acid comes from fatty acid metabolism. 
D) If the kidneys are not functioning properly,urine levels of these waste products will decrease.

Question 20

The part of the CNS that controls the external urethral sphincter is the:

Accepted Answer

A) medulla 
B) hypothalamus 
C) spinal cord 
D) cerebrum 
A) medulla 
B) hypothalamus 
C) spinal cord 
D) cerebrum

Exam 19:The Urinary System-Part C

The renal vein takes blood from the:

The normal pH range of urine is:

The specific gravity of urine is a measure of the:

As part of the urination reflex,the internal urethral sphincter:

The kidneys are held in place and cushioned by:

The process of urine formation depends upon blood flow through the kidney in this order: 1.glomerulus 2.afferent arteriole 3.peritubular capillarie 4.efferent arterioles

The rugae of the urinary bladder are:

The volume of urinary output will be affected by all of these except:

If the kidneys are decreasing their excretion of hydrogen ions,this means that the pH of the blood has been:

Which of these will NOT be a consequence of the decreased secretion of ADH?

In the kidney,blood pressure in the glomerulus is high because:

The cavity formed by the expansion of the ureter within the kidney is called the:

The kidneys are cushioned by ___ and are held in place by ___.

The cells of the proximal convoluted tubule are specialized for tubular reabsorption because they have:

Normal urinary output per 24 hours is approximately:

Which statement is NOT true of normal urine?

The outer layer of kidney tissue is called the:

Voluntary control of the urination reflex is provided by the:

Which statement is NOT true of the nitrogenous waste products that are found in urine?

The part of the CNS that controls the external urethral sphincter is the:

Organization and General Plan of the Body-Part A

Organization and General Plan of the Body-Part B

Organization and General Plan of the Body-Part C

Some Basic Chemistry-Part A

Some Basic Chemistry-Part B

Some Basic Chemistry-Part C

Cells-Part A

Cells-Part B

Cells-Part C

Tissues and Membranes-Part A

Tissues and Membranes-Part B

Tissues and Membranes-Part C

The Integumentary System-Part A

The Integumentary System-Part B

The Integumentary System-Part C

The Skeletal System-Part A

The Skeletal System-Part B

The Skeletal System-Part C

The Muscular System-Part A

The Muscular System-Part B

The Muscular System-Part C

The Nervous System-Part A

The Nervous System-Part B

The Nervous System-Part C

The Senses-Part A

The Senses-Part B

The Senses-Part C

The Endocrine System-Part A

The Endocrine System-Part B

The Endocrine System-Part C

Blood-Part A

Blood-Part B

Blood-Part C

The Heart-Part A

The Heart-Part B

The Heart-Part C

The Vascular System-Part A

The Vascular System-Part B

The Vascular System-Part C

The Lymphatic System and Immunity-Part A

The Lymphatic System and Immunity-Part B

The Lymphatic System and Immunity-Part C

The Respiratory System-Part A

The Respiratory System-Part B

The Respiratory System-Part C

The Digestive System-Part A

The Digestive System-Part B

The Digestive System-Part C

Body Temperature and Metabolism-Part A

Body Temperature and Metabolism-Part B

Body Temperature and Metabolism-Part C

The Urinary System-Part A

The Urinary System-Part B

Fluid–Electrolyte and Acid–Base Balance-Part A

Fluid–Electrolyte and Acid–Base Balance-Part B

Fluid–Electrolyte and Acid–Base Balance-Part C

The Reproductive Systems-Part A

The Reproductive Systems-Part B

The Reproductive Systems-Part C

The kidneys are cushioned by _ and are held in place by _.