Question 1

The active transport of solutes out of the blood and into the tubular fluid is called

Accepted Answer

A) filtration. 
B) tubular reabsorption. 
C) tubular secretion. 
D) fenestration. 
E) diffusion. 
A) filtration. 
B) tubular reabsorption. 
C) tubular secretion. 
D) fenestration. 
E) diffusion.

Question 2

When the body is dehydrated,secretion of the pituitary hormone that is abbreviated _______________ causes increased reabsorption of water from the collecting ducts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When the body is dehydrated,secretion of the...

Question 3

An obstruction in the glomerulus would affect the flow of blood into the

Accepted Answer

A) renal artery. 
B) proximal convoluted tubule. 
C) efferent arteriole. 
D) distal convoluted tubule. 
E) afferent arteriole. 
A) renal artery. 
B) proximal convoluted tubule. 
C) efferent arteriole. 
D) distal convoluted tubule. 
E) afferent arteriole.

Question 4

How does aldosterone affect urine formation?

Accepted Answer

A) Increases the reabsorption of sodium and water by the distal convoluted tubule 
B) Increases the secretion of sodium and potassium ions from the nephron loop 
C) Decreases the reabsorption of sodium and chloride ions by the distal convoluted tubule 
D) Increases the secretion of water by all regions of the renal tubule 
E) Decreases the reabsorption of electrolytes,glucose,and plasma proteins by the proximal convoluted tubule 
A) Increases the reabsorption of sodium and water by the distal convoluted tubule 
B) Increases the secretion of sodium and potassium ions from the nephron loop 
C) Decreases the reabsorption of sodium and chloride ions by the distal convoluted tubule 
D) Increases the secretion of water by all regions of the renal tubule 
E) Decreases the reabsorption of electrolytes,glucose,and plasma proteins by the proximal convoluted tubule

Question 5

Which is not correct regarding the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

A) The kidneys are retroperitoneal. 
B) The kidneys are surrounded by a fibrous renal capsule. 
C) The kidneys are cushioned and insulated by adipose tissue. 
D) The indented medial surface of the kidney is called the renal papilla. 
E) The kidney is composed of an inner renal medulla and an outer renal cortex. 
A) The kidneys are retroperitoneal. 
B) The kidneys are surrounded by a fibrous renal capsule. 
C) The kidneys are cushioned and insulated by adipose tissue. 
D) The indented medial surface of the kidney is called the renal papilla. 
E) The kidney is composed of an inner renal medulla and an outer renal cortex.

Question 6

The internal space within each kidney that houses the blood vessels,lymphatic vessels,nerves,calyces,and renal pelvis is called the renal ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The internal space within each kidney that...

Question 7

Which is not a function of the urinary system?

Accepted Answer

A) Regulation of blood volume 
B) Excretion of wastes 
C) Regulation of erythrocyte production 
D) Regulation of lymphocyte production 
E) Storage of urine 
A) Regulation of blood volume 
B) Excretion of wastes 
C) Regulation of erythrocyte production 
D) Regulation of lymphocyte production 
E) Storage of urine

Question 8

The juxtaglomerular apparatus functions to regulate blood pressure.6-18-2013

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

From deep to superficial,the protective layers on the kidney are the

Accepted Answer

A) fibrous capsule,perinephric fat,renal fascia,paranephric fat. 
B) renal corpuscle,perinephric fat,renal fascia,paranephric fat. 
C) renal fascia,paranephric fat,renal corpuscle,perinephric fat. 
D) renal fascia,perinephric fat,fibrous capsule,paranephric fat. 
E) fibrous capsule,paranephric fat,renal fascia,perinephric fat. 
A) fibrous capsule,perinephric fat,renal fascia,paranephric fat. 
B) renal corpuscle,perinephric fat,renal fascia,paranephric fat. 
C) renal fascia,paranephric fat,renal corpuscle,perinephric fat. 
D) renal fascia,perinephric fat,fibrous capsule,paranephric fat. 
E) fibrous capsule,paranephric fat,renal fascia,perinephric fat.

Question 10

Which organ is not part of the urinary tract?

Accepted Answer

A) Kidney 
B) Ureter 
C) Urinary bladder 
D) Urethra 
E) No exceptions; all of these organs are part of the urinary tract. 
A) Kidney 
B) Ureter 
C) Urinary bladder 
D) Urethra 
E) No exceptions; all of these organs are part of the urinary tract.

Question 11

Blood vessels that make their way from the renal hilum to the renal cortex must travel through extensions of the cortex called renal

Accepted Answer

A) trabeculae. 
B) pyramids. 
C) sinuses. 
D) columns. 
E) calyces. 
A) trabeculae. 
B) pyramids. 
C) sinuses. 
D) columns. 
E) calyces.

Question 12

Which is not true of filtration and the structures that perform the process?

Accepted Answer

A) The process occurs due to pressure differences across the filtration membrane. 
B) Filtrate collects in the capsular space before moving to the renal tubule. 
C) The visceral wall of the glomerular capsule consists of specialized cells called pedicels. 
D) The capillary endothelium of the glomerulus is fenestrated. 
E) Blood to be filtered enters the renal corpuscle at the vascular pole. 
A) The process occurs due to pressure differences across the filtration membrane. 
B) Filtrate collects in the capsular space before moving to the renal tubule. 
C) The visceral wall of the glomerular capsule consists of specialized cells called pedicels. 
D) The capillary endothelium of the glomerulus is fenestrated. 
E) Blood to be filtered enters the renal corpuscle at the vascular pole.

Question 13

In males,the proximal portion of the urethra is called the __________ urethra.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In males,the proximal portion of the urethra...

Question 14

The first structure in the kidney to collect newly formed urine is the

Accepted Answer

A) renal capsule. 
B) minor calyx. 
C) renal pelvis. 
D) renal sinus. 
E) renal cortex. 
A) renal capsule. 
B) minor calyx. 
C) renal pelvis. 
D) renal sinus. 
E) renal cortex.

Question 15

Sympathetic fibers inhibit micturition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The concave medial border of the kidney is called the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The concave medial border of the kidney...

Question 17

The muscularis layer of the urinary bladder is commonly called the _____ muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) detrusor 
B) micturition 
C) trigone 
D) extrusor 
E) extrinsic 
A) detrusor 
B) micturition 
C) trigone 
D) extrusor 
E) extrinsic

Question 18

The pattern of venous drainage in the kidney differs from the arterial supply in that there are no arcuate or segmental veins.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What is the value of transitional epithelium in the urinary system?

Accepted Answer

A) Its cilia help propel the urine. 
B) It can contract to produce peristalsis. 
C) It allows distension. 
D) It protects against trauma. 
E) It provides cushioning. 
A) Its cilia help propel the urine. 
B) It can contract to produce peristalsis. 
C) It allows distension. 
D) It protects against trauma. 
E) It provides cushioning.

Question 20

Micturition

Accepted Answer

A) is another name for urination. 
B) is a reflex triggered by stretch receptors in the urinary bladder. 
C) requires the opening of two sphincters. 
D) requires contraction of the muscularis layer of the urinary bladder. 
E) All of the choices are correct. 
A) is another name for urination. 
B) is a reflex triggered by stretch receptors in the urinary bladder. 
C) requires the opening of two sphincters. 
D) requires contraction of the muscularis layer of the urinary bladder. 
E) All of the choices are correct.

Exam 27: Urinary System

The active transport of solutes out of the blood and into the tubular fluid is called

When the body is dehydrated,secretion of the pituitary hormone that is abbreviated _______________ causes increased reabsorption of water from the collecting ducts.

An obstruction in the glomerulus would affect the flow of blood into the

How does aldosterone affect urine formation?

Which is not correct regarding the kidneys?

The internal space within each kidney that houses the blood vessels,lymphatic vessels,nerves,calyces,and renal pelvis is called the renal ____________.

Which is not a function of the urinary system?

The juxtaglomerular apparatus functions to regulate blood pressure.6-18-2013

From deep to superficial,the protective layers on the kidney are the

Which organ is not part of the urinary tract?

Blood vessels that make their way from the renal hilum to the renal cortex must travel through extensions of the cortex called renal

Which is not true of filtration and the structures that perform the process?

In males,the proximal portion of the urethra is called the __________ urethra.

The first structure in the kidney to collect newly formed urine is the

Sympathetic fibers inhibit micturition.

The concave medial border of the kidney is called the __________.

The muscularis layer of the urinary bladder is commonly called the _____ muscle.

The pattern of venous drainage in the kidney differs from the arterial supply in that there are no arcuate or segmental veins.

What is the value of transitional epithelium in the urinary system?

Micturition

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