Question 1

Normally, more than 30% of the total blood pumped by the heart each minute enters the kidneys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The voluntary internal urethral sphincter and the involuntary external urethral sphincter regulate urination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The urethra in the female is about half as long as the urethra in the male.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Define incontinence. Name and explain three types of incontinence.

Accepted Answer

Incontinence refers to the involuntary l

Question 5

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-The moving of substances out of the tubules of the nephron back into the blood

Accepted Answer

A) Secretion 
B) Polyuria 
C) Filtration 
D) ADH 
E) Oliguria
F)Uremia
G)ANH
H)Reabsorption
I)Micturition 
A) Secretion 
B) Polyuria 
C) Filtration 
D) ADH 
E) Oliguria
F)Uremia
G)ANH
H)Reabsorption
I)Micturition

Question 6

The adrenal gland produces both ADH and aldosterone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description.
-Tube that carries urine out of the body

Accepted Answer

A) Calyx 
B) Urinary bladder 
C) Bowman capsule 
D) Loop of Henle 
E) Renal cortex
F)Collecting tubule
G)Proximal convoluted tubule
H)Renal medulla
I)Ureters
J)Renal pyramids
K)Juxtaglomerular apparatus
L)Glomerulus
M)Urethra
N)Distal convoluted tubule
O)Renal pelvis 
A) Calyx 
B) Urinary bladder 
C) Bowman capsule 
D) Loop of Henle 
E) Renal cortex
F)Collecting tubule
G)Proximal convoluted tubule
H)Renal medulla
I)Ureters
J)Renal pyramids
K)Juxtaglomerular apparatus
L)Glomerulus
M)Urethra
N)Distal convoluted tubule
O)Renal pelvis

Question 8

Both active and passive mechanisms are used to move materials from the nephron back to the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match each disorder to its corresponding description or definition.
-Occurs when the kidneys produce urine but the bladder is unable to release it

Accepted Answer

A) Renal calculi 
B) Nephrotic syndrome 
C) Cystitis 
D) Urinary retention 
E) Glycosuria
F)Hydronephrosis
G)Urinary suppression
H)Glomerulonephritis
I)Incontinence
J)Nephritis 
A) Renal calculi 
B) Nephrotic syndrome 
C) Cystitis 
D) Urinary retention 
E) Glycosuria
F)Hydronephrosis
G)Urinary suppression
H)Glomerulonephritis
I)Incontinence
J)Nephritis

Question 10

Pyelonephritis is a general term referring to kidney disease, especially inflammatory conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which condition refers to an inflammation of the bladder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cystitis 
B)  Pyelonephritis 
C)  Urethritis 
D)  Renal calculi 
A)  Cystitis 
B)  Pyelonephritis 
C)  Urethritis 
D)  Renal calculi

Question 12

Which hormone tends to increase the amount of urine produced?

Accepted Answer

A)  Antidiuretic hormone 
B)  Aldosterone 
C)  Atrial natriuretic hormone 
D)  Both A and B 
A)  Antidiuretic hormone 
B)  Aldosterone 
C)  Atrial natriuretic hormone 
D)  Both A and B

Question 13

Even though it is included as part of the nephron, the glomerulus is actually part of the circulatory system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following conditions can be treated by the insertion of a urinary catheter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Urinary retention 
B)  Urinary suppression 
C)  Incontinence 
D)  Enuresis 
A)  Urinary retention 
B)  Urinary suppression 
C)  Incontinence 
D)  Enuresis

Question 15

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description.
-Tube that drains into the collecting tubule

Accepted Answer

A) Calyx 
B) Urinary bladder 
C) Bowman capsule 
D) Loop of Henle 
E) Renal cortex
F)Collecting tubule
G)Proximal convoluted tubule
H)Renal medulla
I)Ureters
J)Renal pyramids
K)Juxtaglomerular apparatus
L)Glomerulus
M)Urethra
N)Distal convoluted tubule
O)Renal pelvis 
A) Calyx 
B) Urinary bladder 
C) Bowman capsule 
D) Loop of Henle 
E) Renal cortex
F)Collecting tubule
G)Proximal convoluted tubule
H)Renal medulla
I)Ureters
J)Renal pyramids
K)Juxtaglomerular apparatus
L)Glomerulus
M)Urethra
N)Distal convoluted tubule
O)Renal pelvis

Question 16

Urinalysis is the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Glomerulonephritis usually occurs several weeks after a systemic viral infection and is caused by a delayed immune response.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is not a function of the urinary system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Removing waste products from the blood 
B)  Maintaining the proper electrolyte balance in the blood 
C)  Maintaining the proper pH level of the blood 
D)  All of the above are functions of the urinary system. 
A)  Removing waste products from the blood 
B)  Maintaining the proper electrolyte balance in the blood 
C)  Maintaining the proper pH level of the blood 
D)  All of the above are functions of the urinary system.

Question 19

Explain how the juxtaglomerular apparatus helps maintain proper blood flow to the kidney.

Accepted Answer

The juxtaglomerular apparatus is a speci

Question 20

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description.
-Formed by the tubules of a number of different nephrons; the last tubule in the nephron

Accepted Answer

A) Calyx 
B) Urinary bladder 
C) Bowman capsule 
D) Loop of Henle 
E) Renal cortex
F)Collecting tubule
G)Proximal convoluted tubule
H)Renal medulla
I)Ureters
J)Renal pyramids
K)Juxtaglomerular apparatus
L)Glomerulus
M)Urethra
N)Distal convoluted tubule
O)Renal pelvis 
A) Calyx 
B) Urinary bladder 
C) Bowman capsule 
D) Loop of Henle 
E) Renal cortex
F)Collecting tubule
G)Proximal convoluted tubule
H)Renal medulla
I)Ureters
J)Renal pyramids
K)Juxtaglomerular apparatus
L)Glomerulus
M)Urethra
N)Distal convoluted tubule
O)Renal pelvis

Exam 20: Urinary System

Normally, more than 30% of the total blood pumped by the heart each minute enters the kidneys.

The voluntary internal urethral sphincter and the involuntary external urethral sphincter regulate urination.

The urethra in the female is about half as long as the urethra in the male.

Define incontinence. Name and explain three types of incontinence.

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -The moving of substances out of the tubules of the nephron back into the blood

The adrenal gland produces both ADH and aldosterone.

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. -Tube that carries urine out of the body

Both active and passive mechanisms are used to move materials from the nephron back to the blood.

Match each disorder to its corresponding description or definition. -Occurs when the kidneys produce urine but the bladder is unable to release it

Pyelonephritis is a general term referring to kidney disease, especially inflammatory conditions.

Which condition refers to an inflammation of the bladder?

Which hormone tends to increase the amount of urine produced?

Even though it is included as part of the nephron, the glomerulus is actually part of the circulatory system.

Which of the following conditions can be treated by the insertion of a urinary catheter?

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. -Tube that drains into the collecting tubule

Urinalysis is the physical, chemical, and microscopic examination of urine.

Glomerulonephritis usually occurs several weeks after a systemic viral infection and is caused by a delayed immune response.

Which of the following is not a function of the urinary system?

Explain how the juxtaglomerular apparatus helps maintain proper blood flow to the kidney.

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. -Formed by the tubules of a number of different nephrons; the last tubule in the nephron

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