Question 1

The lining of the male urethra contains:

Accepted Answer

A)  transitional epithelium. 
B)  pseudostratified columnar epithelium. 
C)  stratified squamous epithelium. 
D)  all of these choices 
A)  transitional epithelium. 
B)  pseudostratified columnar epithelium. 
C)  stratified squamous epithelium. 
D)  all of these choices D

Question 2

After birth, growth of nephrons is due to hypertrophy not hyperplasia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The right kidney is slightly lower than the left due to the position of which organ?

Accepted Answer

A)  spleen 
B)  pancreas 
C)  lung 
D)  liver 
A)  spleen 
B)  pancreas 
C)  lung 
D)  liver D

Question 4

Collecting ducts in the renal cortex and renal medulla drain directly into

Accepted Answer

A)  papillary ducts 
B)  nephron loops 
C)  distal convoluted tubules 
D)  glomerular capsules 
A)  papillary ducts 
B)  nephron loops 
C)  distal convoluted tubules 
D)  glomerular capsules

Question 5

Cortical nephrons lack one portion of the renal tubule that is found in juxtamedullary nephrons, the:

Accepted Answer

A)  thick segment of the ascending limb of the nephron loop (loop of Henle). 
B)  thin segment of the ascending limb of the nephron loop (loop of Henle). 
C)  proximal convoluted tubule. 
D)  distal convoluted tubule. 
A)  thick segment of the ascending limb of the nephron loop (loop of Henle). 
B)  thin segment of the ascending limb of the nephron loop (loop of Henle). 
C)  proximal convoluted tubule. 
D)  distal convoluted tubule.

Question 6

The inner most lining of the glomerular capsule, or the visceral layer, consists of

Accepted Answer

A)  podocytes 
B)  columnar cells 
C)  cuboidal cells 
D)  Goblet cells 
A)  podocytes 
B)  columnar cells 
C)  cuboidal cells 
D)  Goblet cells

Question 7

Filtration of blood plasma occurs at the

Accepted Answer

A)  renal corpuscle 
B)  renal tubule 
C)  nephron loop 
D)  collecting duct 
A)  renal corpuscle 
B)  renal tubule 
C)  nephron loop 
D)  collecting duct

Question 8

The movement of water and solutes from the kidney tubules into the bloodstream is

Accepted Answer

A)  glomerular filtration 
B)  tubular reabsorption 
C)  tubular secretion 
A)  glomerular filtration 
B)  tubular reabsorption 
C)  tubular secretion

Question 9

Which areas of the nephron consist of simple cuboidal epithelium? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  proximal convoluted tubule 
B)  descending limb of nephron loop 
C)  thick ascending limb of nephron loop 
D)  collecting duct 
A)  proximal convoluted tubule 
B)  descending limb of nephron loop 
C)  thick ascending limb of nephron loop 
D)  collecting duct

Question 10

Simple squamous epithelium is found in what part of the nephron? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  glomerular capsule 
B)  descending limb of nephron loop 
C)  collecting duct 
D)  distal convoluted tubule 
A)  glomerular capsule 
B)  descending limb of nephron loop 
C)  collecting duct 
D)  distal convoluted tubule

Question 11

The proximal convoluted tubule cells have microvilli on their apical surface to assist in reabsorption and secretion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The internal urethral sphincter is composed of which arrangement and type of muscle fibers? 
1) circular
2) longitudinal
3) oblique
4) smooth
5) skeletal

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 4 
B)  2 and 4 
C)  2 and 5 
D)  1, 2, and 5 
E)  1, 3 and 5 
A)  1 and 4 
B)  2 and 4 
C)  2 and 5 
D)  1, 2, and 5 
E)  1, 3 and 5

Question 13

The mass of the kidney decreases in size as an individual ages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of these components would be found in both juxtamedullary and cortical nephrons. Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)  nephron loop 
B)  proximal and distal convoluted tubule 
C)  renal corpuscle 
D)  vasa recta 
A)  nephron loop 
B)  proximal and distal convoluted tubule 
C)  renal corpuscle 
D)  vasa recta

Question 15

Juxtaglomerular cells:

Accepted Answer

A)  have receptors for both antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and aldosterone. 
B)  are found in the macula densa. 
C)  are modified smooth muscle fibers (cells) in the wall of the afferent arteriole. 
D)  are found in the distal convoluted tubules and collecting duct. 
A)  have receptors for both antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and aldosterone. 
B)  are found in the macula densa. 
C)  are modified smooth muscle fibers (cells) in the wall of the afferent arteriole. 
D)  are found in the distal convoluted tubules and collecting duct.

Question 16

The two portions of a nephron that commonly contribute to the juxtaglomerular apparatus are the:

Accepted Answer

A)  glomerulus and distal convoluted tubule. 
B)  descending limb of nephron loop (loop of Henle) and efferent arteriole. 
C)  final part of ascending limb of nephron loop (loop of Henle) and afferent arteriole. 
D)  glomerulus and collecting duct. 
A)  glomerulus and distal convoluted tubule. 
B)  descending limb of nephron loop (loop of Henle) and efferent arteriole. 
C)  final part of ascending limb of nephron loop (loop of Henle) and afferent arteriole. 
D)  glomerulus and collecting duct.

Question 17

Waste passes from the renal pelvis into this structure, which removes the waste from the kidney.

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Which segment of the renal tubule is composed of simple squamous epithelium?

Accepted Answer

A)  proximal convoluted tubule (CT) 
B)  nephron loop: descending limb and thin ascending limb 
C)  nephron loop: thick ascending limb 
D)  distal convoluted tubule 
A)  proximal convoluted tubule (CT) 
B)  nephron loop: descending limb and thin ascending limb 
C)  nephron loop: thick ascending limb 
D)  distal convoluted tubule

Question 19

Which of the following substances would be least likely to pass through the fenestrations in the endothelial cells of the glomerulus?

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium ions 
B)  water 
C)  proteins 
D)  glucose 
A)  sodium ions 
B)  water 
C)  proteins 
D)  glucose

Question 20

When mesangial cells relax, the surface area of the glomerulus increases causing glomerular filtration to increase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 25: The Urinary System

The lining of the male urethra contains:

After birth, growth of nephrons is due to hypertrophy not hyperplasia.

The right kidney is slightly lower than the left due to the position of which organ?

Collecting ducts in the renal cortex and renal medulla drain directly into

Cortical nephrons lack one portion of the renal tubule that is found in juxtamedullary nephrons, the:

The inner most lining of the glomerular capsule, or the visceral layer, consists of

Filtration of blood plasma occurs at the

The movement of water and solutes from the kidney tubules into the bloodstream is

Which areas of the nephron consist of simple cuboidal epithelium? Select all that apply.

Simple squamous epithelium is found in what part of the nephron? Select all that apply.

The proximal convoluted tubule cells have microvilli on their apical surface to assist in reabsorption and secretion.

The internal urethral sphincter is composed of which arrangement and type of muscle fibers? 1) circular 2) longitudinal 3) oblique 4) smooth 5) skeletal

The mass of the kidney decreases in size as an individual ages.

Which of these components would be found in both juxtamedullary and cortical nephrons. Select all that apply.

Juxtaglomerular cells:

The two portions of a nephron that commonly contribute to the juxtaglomerular apparatus are the:

Waste passes from the renal pelvis into this structure, which removes the waste from the kidney.

Which segment of the renal tubule is composed of simple squamous epithelium?

Which of the following substances would be least likely to pass through the fenestrations in the endothelial cells of the glomerulus?

When mesangial cells relax, the surface area of the glomerulus increases causing glomerular filtration to increase.

An Introduction to the Human Body

Cells

Tissues

Development

The Integumentary System

Bone Tissue

The Skeletal System: the Axial Skeleton

The Skeletal System: the Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscular Tissue

The Muscular System

The Cardiovascular System: Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

The Lymphatic Lymphoid System and Immunity

Nervous Tissue

The Spinal Cord and the Spinal Nerves

The Brain and the Cranial Nerves

The Autonomic Nervous System

Somatic Senses and Motor Control

Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

The Reproductive Systems

Surface Anatomy

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