Question 1

The emptying reflex causes contraction of the muscle of the bladder and relaxation of the two sphincter muscles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The process that moves blood plasma from the glomerulus into Bowman capsule is called

Accepted Answer

A)  filtration. 
B)  reabsorption. 
C)  secretion. 
D)  micturition. 
A)  filtration. 
B)  reabsorption. 
C)  secretion. 
D)  micturition.

Question 3

ANH is a unique hormone because it is produced by the heart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which hormone tends to decrease 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 5

The renal corpuscle is made up of two structures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description.
-An extension of the ureters into the kidney

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 7

Secretion can be defined as the movement of water and dissolved substances out of the blood and into the Bowman capsule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The juxtaglomerular apparatus releases a hormone that helps the body regulate the pH of the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-Moves water and dissolved substances out of the blood and into the Bowman capsule

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 10

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description.
-The outer portion of the kidney

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 11

Someone with polyuria produces more urine than someone with oliguria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description.
-The inner portion of the kidney

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 13

The papilla of the renal pyramids opens into which of the following structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  Renal pelvis 
B)  Renal medulla 
C)  Renal cortex 
D)  Calyx 
A)  Renal pelvis 
B)  Renal medulla 
C)  Renal cortex 
D)  Calyx

Question 14

What condition occurs when the kidneys produce urine but the bladder cannot empty the urine?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

The catabolism of carbohydrates can cause nitrogen wastes to accumulate in the blood. If the kidneys do not clear these wastes, they can quickly reach toxic levels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The juxtaglomerular apparatus of the kidneys releases an enzyme

Accepted Answer

A)  called antidiuretic hormone. 
B)  that dilates blood vessels. 
C)  that constricts blood vessels. 
D)  that increases the absorption of sodium from the filtrate. 
A)  called antidiuretic hormone. 
B)  that dilates blood vessels. 
C)  that constricts blood vessels. 
D)  that increases the absorption of sodium from the filtrate.

Question 17

Which of the following is not true of RAAS?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is initiated by the kidney. 
B)  It stimulates the secretion of aldosterone. 
C)  It causes constriction of blood vessels. 
D)  All of the above are true of RAAS. 
A)  It is initiated by the kidney. 
B)  It stimulates the secretion of aldosterone. 
C)  It causes constriction of blood vessels. 
D)  All of the above are true of RAAS.

Question 18

The process by which most of the material in the nephron moves back into the blood is called

Accepted Answer

A)  filtration. 
B)  reabsorption. 
C)  secretion. 
D)  micturition. 
A)  filtration. 
B)  reabsorption. 
C)  secretion. 
D)  micturition.

Question 19

The juxtaglomerular cells release the enzyme angiotensin to initiate the RAAS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What is cystitis? Explain how a person's gender affects the risk of developing cystitis.

Accepted Answer

Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladd

Exam 20: Urinary System

The emptying reflex causes contraction of the muscle of the bladder and relaxation of the two sphincter muscles.

The process that moves blood plasma from the glomerulus into Bowman capsule is called

ANH is a unique hormone because it is produced by the heart.

Which hormone tends to decrease the amount of urine produced?

The renal corpuscle is made up of two structures.

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. -An extension of the ureters into the kidney

Secretion can be defined as the movement of water and dissolved substances out of the blood and into the Bowman capsule.

The juxtaglomerular apparatus releases a hormone that helps the body regulate the pH of the blood.

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -Moves water and dissolved substances out of the blood and into the Bowman capsule

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. -The outer portion of the kidney

Someone with polyuria produces more urine than someone with oliguria.

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. -The inner portion of the kidney

The papilla of the renal pyramids opens into which of the following structures?

What condition occurs when the kidneys produce urine but the bladder cannot empty the urine?

The catabolism of carbohydrates can cause nitrogen wastes to accumulate in the blood. If the kidneys do not clear these wastes, they can quickly reach toxic levels.

The juxtaglomerular apparatus of the kidneys releases an enzyme

Which of the following is not true of RAAS?

The process by which most of the material in the nephron moves back into the blood is called

The juxtaglomerular cells release the enzyme angiotensin to initiate the RAAS.

What is cystitis? Explain how a person's gender affects the risk of developing cystitis.

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