Question 1

Which of the following removes metabolic waste products from the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kidneys 
B)  Ureters 
C)  Urinary bladder 
D)  Urethra 
E)  Renal pelvis 
A)  Kidneys 
B)  Ureters 
C)  Urinary bladder 
D)  Urethra 
E)  Renal pelvis A

Question 2

Renal calculi could result from ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  obstruction in the tubules 
B)  dehydration 
C)  anaphylactic reactions 
D)  overhydration 
E)  bladder infections 
A)  obstruction in the tubules 
B)  dehydration 
C)  anaphylactic reactions 
D)  overhydration 
E)  bladder infections B

Question 3

The third process of urine formation is ________, during which substances move out of the blood in the peritubular capillaries and into the renal tubules to be excreted in the urine.

Accepted Answer

tubular secretion

Question 4

During urine formation, when the glomerular filtrate flows into the proximal convoluted tubule and all the necessary substances in the glomerular filtrate pass through the wall of the renal tubule into the blood of the peritubular capillaries, it is called tubular ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During urine formation, when the glomerular filtrate...

Question 5

An immune disorder is a possible cause for which disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cystitis 
B)  Glomerulonephritis 
C)  Pyelonephritis 
D)  Polycystic kidneys 
E)  Chronic renal failure 
A)  Cystitis 
B)  Glomerulonephritis 
C)  Pyelonephritis 
D)  Polycystic kidneys 
E)  Chronic renal failure

Question 6

Urea and uric acid are products of the breakdown of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  proteins 
B)  sugars 
C)  fats 
D)  drug metabolites 
E)  cholesterol 
A)  proteins 
B)  sugars 
C)  fats 
D)  drug metabolites 
E)  cholesterol

Question 7

-Number 3 on the figure of the kidney is the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of  
-Number 3 on the figure of...

Question 8

The ________ is shown at number 7 on the figure of the kidney.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ is shown at number 7...

Question 9

Number 8 on the figure of the kidney represents the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Number 8 on the figure of the...

Question 10

The waste products formed by the breakdown of proteins and nucleic acids are ________ and uric acid.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The waste products formed by the breakdown...

Question 11

Commonly called kidney stones, renal ________ can become lodged in the ducts within the kidneys or ureters.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Commonly called kidney stones, renal ________ can...

Question 12

The filtrate flows into the proximal convoluted tubule during which process of urine formation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Glomerular filtration 
B)  Tubular reabsorption 
C)  Tubular secretion 
D)  Elimination 
E)  Micturition 
A)  Glomerular filtration 
B)  Tubular reabsorption 
C)  Tubular secretion 
D)  Elimination 
E)  Micturition

Question 13

The structures shown at number 4 on the figure of the kidney are the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The structures shown at number 4 on...

Question 14

The renal artery, renal vein, and ureter enter the kidney in the area known as the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The renal artery, renal vein, and ureter...

Question 15

Which of these urinary diseases is likely to be treated with corticosteroids?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cystitis 
B)  Acute renal failure 
C)  Glomerulonephritis 
D)  Polycystic kidneys 
E)  Incontinence 
A)  Cystitis 
B)  Acute renal failure 
C)  Glomerulonephritis 
D)  Polycystic kidneys 
E)  Incontinence

Question 16

What are the tiny vessels that surround the tubules?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proximal convoluted tubules 
B)  Renal tubules 
C)  Peritubular capillaries 
D)  Loop of Henle 
E)  Distal convoluted tubules 
A)  Proximal convoluted tubules 
B)  Renal tubules 
C)  Peritubular capillaries 
D)  Loop of Henle 
E)  Distal convoluted tubules

Question 17

Yolanda has been diagnosed several times in the last year with cystitis. She asks the practitioner if there is anything she can do to prevent future episodes of cystitis. What is the best response to her question?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Using a condom during sexual intercourse can help prevent cystitis." 
B)  "Always clean the perineal area from front to back." 
C)  "You can call us every three months for a refill on your antibiotics." 
D)  "Avoid using public toilets whenever possible." 
E)  "Limit your fluid intake after 8 p.m." 
A)  "Using a condom during sexual intercourse can help prevent cystitis." 
B)  "Always clean the perineal area from front to back." 
C)  "You can call us every three months for a refill on your antibiotics." 
D)  "Avoid using public toilets whenever possible." 
E)  "Limit your fluid intake after 8 p.m."

Question 18

Substances such as drugs, ions, and waste products are moved during the ____ process of urine formation and are eliminated in urine.

Accepted Answer

A)  glomerular filtration 
B)  tubular reabsorption 
C)  tubular secretion 
D)  elimination 
E)  micturition 
A)  glomerular filtration 
B)  tubular reabsorption 
C)  tubular secretion 
D)  elimination 
E)  micturition

Question 19

The middle portion of the kidney is the renal ________, which is divided into triangular-shaped areas called renal pyramids.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The middle portion of the kidney is...

Question 20

Which urinary system structure takes urine away from the bladder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ureters 
B)  Renal tubule 
C)  Urethra 
D)  Kidney 
E)  Glomerulus 
A)  Ureters 
B)  Renal tubule 
C)  Urethra 
D)  Kidney 
E)  Glomerulus

Exam 30: The Urinary System

Which of the following removes metabolic waste products from the blood?

Renal calculi could result from ____.

The third process of urine formation is ________, during which substances move out of the blood in the peritubular capillaries and into the renal tubules to be excreted in the urine.

During urine formation, when the glomerular filtrate flows into the proximal convoluted tubule and all the necessary substances in the glomerular filtrate pass through the wall of the renal tubule into the blood of the peritubular capillaries, it is called tubular ________.

An immune disorder is a possible cause for which disease?

Urea and uric acid are products of the breakdown of ____.

-Number 3 on the figure of the kidney is the ________.

The ________ is shown at number 7 on the figure of the kidney.

Number 8 on the figure of the kidney represents the ________.

The waste products formed by the breakdown of proteins and nucleic acids are ________ and uric acid.

Commonly called kidney stones, renal ________ can become lodged in the ducts within the kidneys or ureters.

The filtrate flows into the proximal convoluted tubule during which process of urine formation?

The structures shown at number 4 on the figure of the kidney are the ________.

The renal artery, renal vein, and ureter enter the kidney in the area known as the ________.

Which of these urinary diseases is likely to be treated with corticosteroids?

What are the tiny vessels that surround the tubules?

Yolanda has been diagnosed several times in the last year with cystitis. She asks the practitioner if there is anything she can do to prevent future episodes of cystitis. What is the best response to her question?

Substances such as drugs, ions, and waste products are moved during the ____ process of urine formation and are eliminated in urine.

The middle portion of the kidney is the renal ________, which is divided into triangular-shaped areas called renal pyramids.

Which urinary system structure takes urine away from the bladder?

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Infection Control Fundamentals

Safety and Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Communication

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Managing Medical Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Schedule Management

Insurance Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Collections and Financial Management

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Reproductive Systems

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Infection Control Practices

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Exam

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting in Eye and Ear Care

Assisting in Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Samples

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Math and Dosage Calculations

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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