Question 1

During a kidney transplant procedure,the renal artery and vein of the donor kidney are connected to the recipient's

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A)  renal artery and vein. 
B)  iliac artery and vein. 
C)  aorta and inferior vena cava. 
D)  aorta and portal vein. 
E)  renal artery and inferior vena cava. 
A)  renal artery and vein. 
B)  iliac artery and vein. 
C)  aorta and inferior vena cava. 
D)  aorta and portal vein. 
E)  renal artery and inferior vena cava.

Question 2

As a result of excessively low arterial blood pressure,glomerular hydrostatic pressure

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A)  rises and filtration increases. 
B)  rises and filtration decreases. 
C)  drops and filtration increases. 
D)  drops and filtration decreases. 
E)  increases and causes glomerular damage. 
A)  rises and filtration increases. 
B)  rises and filtration decreases. 
C)  drops and filtration increases. 
D)  drops and filtration decreases. 
E)  increases and causes glomerular damage.

Question 3

The tuft of capillaries located between the afferent and efferent arterioles is the _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The tuft of capillaries located between the...

Question 4

A __________ transports urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ transports urine from the kidney...

Question 5

Which of the following is correct concerning the location of the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

A)  The right kidney is usually higher than the left kidney. 
B)  They are located behind the parietal peritoneum. 
C)  Their upper borders are about at the level of the third lumbar vertebra. 
D)  They are located against the anterior wall of the abdominal cavity. 
E)  They are located behind the visceral peritoneum. 
A)  The right kidney is usually higher than the left kidney. 
B)  They are located behind the parietal peritoneum. 
C)  Their upper borders are about at the level of the third lumbar vertebra. 
D)  They are located against the anterior wall of the abdominal cavity. 
E)  They are located behind the visceral peritoneum.

Question 6

The urethra transports urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Cystitis occurs more commonly in women than in men because the

Accepted Answer

A)  female urethra is shorter than that of the male. 
B)  male is more resistant to infections. 
C)  female bladder is larger. 
D)  male bladder wall is thicker. 
E)  female is less resistant to infections. 
A)  female urethra is shorter than that of the male. 
B)  male is more resistant to infections. 
C)  female bladder is larger. 
D)  male bladder wall is thicker. 
E)  female is less resistant to infections.

Question 8

Glomerular filtrate has a composition similar to tissue fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Water reabsorption occurs throughout the proximal tubule by the passive process of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Water reabsorption occurs throughout the proximal tubule...

Question 10

The stretch receptors of the micturition reflex are in the

Accepted Answer

A)  sacral portion of the spinal cord. 
B)  medulla oblongata. 
C)  urinary bladder. 
D)  hypothalamus. 
E)  brain. 
A)  sacral portion of the spinal cord. 
B)  medulla oblongata. 
C)  urinary bladder. 
D)  hypothalamus. 
E)  brain.

Question 11

The ________ arteriole supplies blood to the capillaries of the glomerulus.

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The answer of The ________ arteriole supplies blood to the...

Question 12

If the arteriole that supplies blood to the glomerulus becomes constricted,

Accepted Answer

A)  blood flow into the efferent arteriole increases. 
B)  the glomerular filtration rate decreases. 
C)  hydrostatic pressure in the glomerulus increases. 
D)  the protein concentration of the glomerular filtrate increases. 
E)  the glomerular filtration rate increases. 
A)  blood flow into the efferent arteriole increases. 
B)  the glomerular filtration rate decreases. 
C)  hydrostatic pressure in the glomerulus increases. 
D)  the protein concentration of the glomerular filtrate increases. 
E)  the glomerular filtration rate increases.

Question 13

Kidney stones are least likely to be composed of

Accepted Answer

A)  uric acid. 
B)  calcium oxalate. 
C)  cholesterol. 
D)  magnesium phosphates. 
E)  calcium phosphate. 
A)  uric acid. 
B)  calcium oxalate. 
C)  cholesterol. 
D)  magnesium phosphates. 
E)  calcium phosphate.

Question 14

When the concentration of water in body fluids increases,the secretion of ADH increases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The reabsorption of sodium under the influence of aldosterone occurs primarily in the

Accepted Answer

A)  glomerular capsule. 
B)  nephron loop. 
C)  proximal convoluted tubule. 
D)  distal convoluted tubule. 
E)  renal pelvis. 
A)  glomerular capsule. 
B)  nephron loop. 
C)  proximal convoluted tubule. 
D)  distal convoluted tubule. 
E)  renal pelvis.

Question 16

The functional unit of the kidney is the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The functional unit of the kidney is...

Question 17

Whenever sodium ions are reabsorbed through the wall of the renal tubule by active transport,the chloride ions are

Accepted Answer

A)  reabsorbed by active transport. 
B)  reabsorbed passively by electrical attraction. 
C)  secreted by active transport. 
D)  secreted by simple diffusion. 
E)  secreted by facilitated diffusion. 
A)  reabsorbed by active transport. 
B)  reabsorbed passively by electrical attraction. 
C)  secreted by active transport. 
D)  secreted by simple diffusion. 
E)  secreted by facilitated diffusion.

Question 18

Gout is a condition in which the plasma has an abnormally high concentration of

Accepted Answer

A)  uric acid. 
B)  urea. 
C)  calcium ions. 
D)  amino acids. 
E)  phosphate ions. 
A)  uric acid. 
B)  urea. 
C)  calcium ions. 
D)  amino acids. 
E)  phosphate ions.

Question 19

If a substance is transported from the plasma of the peritubular capillary into the fluid of the renal tubule,it is said to be

Accepted Answer

A)  filtered. 
B)  absorbed. 
C)  secreted. 
D)  reabsorbed. 
E)  retained. 
A)  filtered. 
B)  absorbed. 
C)  secreted. 
D)  reabsorbed. 
E)  retained.

Question 20

Glomerular filtrate is least likely to contain

Accepted Answer

A)  plasma proteins. 
B)  glucose molecules. 
C)  amino acid molecules. 
D)  bicarbonate ions. 
E)  water molecules. 
A)  plasma proteins. 
B)  glucose molecules. 
C)  amino acid molecules. 
D)  bicarbonate ions. 
E)  water molecules.

During a kidney transplant procedure,the renal artery and vein of the donor kidney are connected to the recipient's

As a result of excessively low arterial blood pressure,glomerular hydrostatic pressure

The tuft of capillaries located between the afferent and efferent arterioles is the _________.

A __________ transports urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.

Which of the following is correct concerning the location of the kidneys?

The urethra transports urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.

Cystitis occurs more commonly in women than in men because the

Glomerular filtrate has a composition similar to tissue fluid.

Water reabsorption occurs throughout the proximal tubule by the passive process of ________.

The stretch receptors of the micturition reflex are in the

The ________ arteriole supplies blood to the capillaries of the glomerulus.

If the arteriole that supplies blood to the glomerulus becomes constricted,

Kidney stones are least likely to be composed of

When the concentration of water in body fluids increases,the secretion of ADH increases.

The reabsorption of sodium under the influence of aldosterone occurs primarily in the

The functional unit of the kidney is the ________.

Whenever sodium ions are reabsorbed through the wall of the renal tubule by active transport,the chloride ions are

Gout is a condition in which the plasma has an abnormally high concentration of

If a substance is transported from the plasma of the peritubular capillary into the fluid of the renal tubule,it is said to be

Glomerular filtrate is least likely to contain

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Exam 17: Urinary System

During a kidney transplant procedure,the renal artery and vein of the donor kidney are connected to the recipient's

As a result of excessively low arterial blood pressure,glomerular hydrostatic pressure

The tuft of capillaries located between the afferent and efferent arterioles is the _________.

A __________ transports urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.

Which of the following is correct concerning the location of the kidneys?

The urethra transports urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.

Cystitis occurs more commonly in women than in men because the

Glomerular filtrate has a composition similar to tissue fluid.

Water reabsorption occurs throughout the proximal tubule by the passive process of ________.

The stretch receptors of the micturition reflex are in the

The ________ arteriole supplies blood to the capillaries of the glomerulus.

If the arteriole that supplies blood to the glomerulus becomes constricted,

Kidney stones are least likely to be composed of

When the concentration of water in body fluids increases,the secretion of ADH increases.

The reabsorption of sodium under the influence of aldosterone occurs primarily in the

The functional unit of the kidney is the ________.

Whenever sodium ions are reabsorbed through the wall of the renal tubule by active transport,the chloride ions are

Gout is a condition in which the plasma has an abnormally high concentration of

If a substance is transported from the plasma of the peritubular capillary into the fluid of the renal tubule,it is said to be

Glomerular filtrate is least likely to contain

Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology

Chemical Basis of Life

Cells

Cellular Metabolism

Tissues

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

The Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System and Immunity

Digestive System and Nutrition

Respiratory System

Water, electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

Reproductive Systems

Pregnancy, growth, development, and Genetics

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