Exam 25: The Urinary System

______ is defined by excess excretion of glucose in the urine.

A renal papilla is located at the base (wider end) of each renal pyramid.

The urinary system consists of two kidneys, two urethras, one urinary bladder, and one ureter.

The renal corpuscle, proximal convoluted tubule, and distal convoluted tubule of a nephron are located within the renal cortex.

The _____ _____ is a layer of material between the endothelium of the glomerulus and the podocytes. It contains a negatively charged glycoprotein matrix, which repels larger negatively charged proteins.

What structure is the arrow is pointing to?

Describe the three coats that make up the wall of the urinary bladder, from innermost (deepest) to outermost (most superficial).

List the functions of the urinary system.

Which of the following structures is NOT a portion of a nephron?

One single collecting duct receives fluid from

A patient who suffers from chronic bladder infections could eventually develop a more serious kidney infection. Which structure is responsible for the spread of the inflammation?

Three layers of tissue surround each kidney. They are, in order from innermost (deepest) to outermost (most superficial): 1) renal capsule 2) visceral peritoneum (serosa) 3) adipose capsule 4) renal fascia

Aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone target the principle cells of the proximal convoluted tubule?

Which is a difference between the thin ascending limb and thick ascending limb in the juxtamedullary nephron loop?

Which conclusion would be correct based on the observation that the number of nephrons in a 25 yr. old male is the same as when that individual was 5 years old? a. the individual has had no kidney damage between 5 years and 25 years of age b. the individual has had significant kidney damage at some point between 5 years and 25 years of age c. the individual's kidneys are improving their function even as the kidney continues to age d. the individual's kidneys are likely receiving reduced blow flow which prevents the nephrons from growing in number

Which description is correct for cortical nephrons? Select all that apply.

The urinary bladder is posterior to the pubic symphysis in males. In females, the urinary bladder is posterior to the vagina.

The major blood vessel that supplies the kidney with blood from the heart is the renal artery.

The distal (last) region of a ureter has only two layers of smooth muscle in the muscularis.

The shortest portion of the male urethra is the _____.