Deck 16: Urinary System

Question 1

Phagocytosis of large proteins and debris in the kidney is accomplished by:

A) Cells of the thin segment of the loop of Henle
B) Collecting duct cells
C) Distal tubule cells
D) Mesangial cells
E) Podocytes

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which cells in the kidney possess numerous microvilli?

A) Collecting duct cells
B) Distal tubule cells
C) Mesangial cells
D) Podocytes
E) Proximal tubule cells

Answer 2

E

Question 3

Cells of the macula densa in the kidney function to:

A) Constrict the diameter of the afferent arteriole supplying the glomerulus
B) Reabsorb amino acids from the urine
C) React to urinary sodium and chloride and stimulate juxtaglomerular cells to secrete renin
D) Secrete angiotensin to elevate blood pressure during conditions of dehydration
E) Secrete sodium into the urine

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which cells in the kidney possess prominent,dark-staining secretory granules?

A) Distal tubule cells
B) Cells in the thin segment of the loop of Henle
C) Collecting duct cells
D) Juxtaglomerular cells
E) Proximal tubule cells

Question 5

The epithelium lining the urinary bladder can be classified as which type?

A) Pseudostratified columnar
B) Simple cuboidal
C) Simple squamous
D) Stratified squamous
E) Transitional

Question 6

Cells possessing many highly branched cytoplasmic processes are found in the:

A) Distal convoluted tubule
B) Parietal layer of Bowman's capsule
C) Thin segment of the loop of Henle
D) Ureter
E) Visceral layer of Bowman's capsule

Question 7

A lobule of the kidney,containing collecting ducts from many nephrons,is called a:

A) Hilus
B) Minor calyx
C) Pyramid
D) Renal column
E) Renal pelvis