Question 1

Which portion of the nephron receives filtrate from Bowman's capsule?

Accepted Answer

A) glomerulus 
B) proximal tubule 
C) distal tubule 
D) loop of Henle 
E) collecting duct 
A) glomerulus 
B) proximal tubule 
C) distal tubule 
D) loop of Henle 
E) collecting duct

Question 2

The watery substance that bathes all cells is called ________ fluid.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The watery substance that bathes all cells...

Question 3

Name the three main parts of the nephron.

Accepted Answer

glomerulus

Question 4

Explain why the process in the kidneys is called "filtration." (What is acting as a "filter"?)

Accepted Answer

The fluids are actually forced

Question 5

As deduced from this figure, what could result from localized brain damage to the pituitary gland?

Accepted Answer

A) complete loss of urination 
B) decreased ADH levels in the blood 
C) increased ADH levels in the blood 
D) extremely concentrated urine production 
E) increased permeability of the distal tubule 
A) complete loss of urination 
B) decreased ADH levels in the blood 
C) increased ADH levels in the blood 
D) extremely concentrated urine production 
E) increased permeability of the distal tubule

Question 6

Which of the following is not normally filtered out of the blood in the kidney?

Accepted Answer

A) water 
B) salt 
C) glucose 
D) large proteins 
E) drugs 
A) water 
B) salt 
C) glucose 
D) large proteins 
E) drugs

Question 7

What are the two main functions of the loop of Henle?

Accepted Answer

A) create a low salt concentration in the medulla and reabsorb some salt and water 
B) create a high salt concentration in the medulla and reabsorb some salt and water 
C) create a high glucose concentration in the renal cortex and release extra salt into the filtrate 
D) create a high salt concentration in the renal cortex and reabsorb some salt and water 
E) filter cellular wastes from blood in the capillaries and reabsorb some salt and water 
A) create a low salt concentration in the medulla and reabsorb some salt and water 
B) create a high salt concentration in the medulla and reabsorb some salt and water 
C) create a high glucose concentration in the renal cortex and release extra salt into the filtrate 
D) create a high salt concentration in the renal cortex and reabsorb some salt and water 
E) filter cellular wastes from blood in the capillaries and reabsorb some salt and water

Question 8

The descending limb of the loop of Henle:

Accepted Answer

A) is not permeable to water. 
B) is freely permeable to salt and urea. 
C) pulls water from the medulla to make the filtrate more dilute. 
D) loses water to the medulla as the filtrate becomes more concentrated. 
E) reacts to ADH levels. 
A) is not permeable to water. 
B) is freely permeable to salt and urea. 
C) pulls water from the medulla to make the filtrate more dilute. 
D) loses water to the medulla as the filtrate becomes more concentrated. 
E) reacts to ADH levels.

Question 9

Which hormone(s)produced by the kidney is/are important in the regulation of blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A) renin only 
B) angiotensin only 
C) ADH only 
D) renin and angiotensin 
E) renin, angiotensin, and ADH 
A) renin only 
B) angiotensin only 
C) ADH only 
D) renin and angiotensin 
E) renin, angiotensin, and ADH

Question 10

Which of these hormones controls the concentration of urine?

Accepted Answer

A) homeostatic hormone 
B) diuretic hormone 
C) antidiuretic hormone 
D) aldosterone 
E) renal diluting hormone 
A) homeostatic hormone 
B) diuretic hormone 
C) antidiuretic hormone 
D) aldosterone 
E) renal diluting hormone

Exam 35: The Urinary System

Which portion of the nephron receives filtrate from Bowman's capsule?

The watery substance that bathes all cells is called ________ fluid.

Name the three main parts of the nephron.

Explain why the process in the kidneys is called "filtration." (What is acting as a "filter"?)

As deduced from this figure, what could result from localized brain damage to the pituitary gland?

Which of the following is not normally filtered out of the blood in the kidney?

What are the two main functions of the loop of Henle?

The descending limb of the loop of Henle:

Which hormone(s)produced by the kidney is/are important in the regulation of blood pressure?

Which of these hormones controls the concentration of urine?

An Introduction to Life on Earth

Atoms, Molecules, and Life

Biological Molecules

Cell Structure and Function

Cell Membrane Structure and Function

Energy Flow in the Life of a Cell

Capturing Solar Energy: Photosynthesis

Harvesting Energy: Glycolysis and Cellular Respiration

The Continuity of Life: Cellular Reproduction

Patterns of Inheritance

Dna: the Molecule of Heredity

Gene Expression and Regulation

Biotechnology

Principles of Evolution

How Populations Evolve

The Origin of Species

The History of Life

Systematics: Seeking Order Amidst Diversity

The Diversity of Prokaryotes and Viruses

The Diversity of Protists

The Diversity of Plants

The Diversity of Fungi

Animal Diversity I: Invertebrates

Animal Diversity Ii: Vertebrates

Animal Behavior

Population Growth and Regulation

Community Interactions

How Do Ecosystems Work

Earths Diverse Ecosystems

Conserving Earths Biodiversity

Homeostasis and the Organization of the Animal Body

Circulation

Respiration

Nutrition and Digestion

Defenses Against Disease

Chemical Control of the Animal Body: the Endocrine System

The Nervous System

The Senses

Action and Support: the Muscles and Skeleton

Animal Reproduction

Animal Development

Plant Anatomy and Nutrient Transport

Plant Reproduction and Development

Plant Responses to the Environment

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