Question 1

Figure 25.2Using Figure 25.2, match the following:
-Freshly voided urine has very little smell, but shortly after voiding it can give off a very strong smell. Why?

Accepted Answer

Freshly voided urine is relatively steri

Question 2

Which of the following is not reabsorbed by the proximal convoluted tubule?

Accepted Answer

A)  Na+ 
B)  creatinine 
C)  K+ 
D)  glucose 
A)  Na+ 
B)  creatinine 
C)  K+ 
D)  glucose

Question 3

Figure 25.1Using Figure 25.1, match the following:
-Afferent arteriole.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   Figure 25.1Using Figure 25.1, match...

Question 4

An important characteristic of urine is its specific gravity or density, which is .

Accepted Answer

A)  much higher than water 
B)  less than water 
C)  slightly higher than water 
D)  the same as water 
A)  much higher than water 
B)  less than water 
C)  slightly higher than water 
D)  the same as water

Question 5

Figure 25.2Using Figure 25.2, match the following:
-Podocyte.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   Figure 25.2Using Figure 25.2, match...

Question 6

If one says that the clearance value of glucose is zero, what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  The glucose molecule is too large to be filtered out of the blood. 
B)  The clearance value of glucose is relatively high in a healthy adult. 
C)  Most of the glucose is filtered out of the blood and is not reabsorbed in the convoluted tubules. 
D)  Normally all the glucose is reabsorbed. 
A)  The glucose molecule is too large to be filtered out of the blood. 
B)  The clearance value of glucose is relatively high in a healthy adult. 
C)  Most of the glucose is filtered out of the blood and is not reabsorbed in the convoluted tubules. 
D)  Normally all the glucose is reabsorbed.

Question 7

Urea is reabsorbed in the nephron loop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

If the Tm for a particular amino acid is 120 mg/100 ml and the concentration of that amino acid in the blood is 230 mg/100 ml, the amino acid will .

Accepted Answer

A)  be completely reabsorbed by secondary active transport 
B)  be completely reabsorbed by the tubule cells 
C)  be actively secreted into the filtrate 
D)  appear in the urine 
A)  be completely reabsorbed by secondary active transport 
B)  be completely reabsorbed by the tubule cells 
C)  be actively secreted into the filtrate 
D)  appear in the urine

Question 9

Figure 25.1Using Figure 25.1, match the following:
-Glomerulus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   Figure 25.1Using Figure 25.1, match...

Question 10

Blood in the urine may be a symptom of bladder cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is the correct sequence of kidney development from embryo to fetus?

Accepted Answer

A)  pronephros, metanephros, mesonephros 
B)  mesonephros, metanephros, pronephros 
C)  mesonephros, pronephros, metanephros 
D)  pronephros, mesonephros, metanephros 
A)  pronephros, metanephros, mesonephros 
B)  mesonephros, metanephros, pronephros 
C)  mesonephros, pronephros, metanephros 
D)  pronephros, mesonephros, metanephros

Question 12

An increase in the permeability of the cells of the collecting tubule to water is due to a(n) .

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease in the production of ADH 
B)  decrease in the concentration of the blood plasma 
C)  increase in the production of aldosterone 
D)  increase in the production of ADH 
A)  decrease in the production of ADH 
B)  decrease in the concentration of the blood plasma 
C)  increase in the production of aldosterone 
D)  increase in the production of ADH

Question 13

Which cells of the kidney are chemoreceptors that respond to changes in solute content of the filtrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  podocytes 
B)  juxtaglomerular cells 
C)  macula densa cells 
D)  mesangial cells 
A)  podocytes 
B)  juxtaglomerular cells 
C)  macula densa cells 
D)  mesangial cells

Question 14

The fluid in the glomerular (Bowman's) capsule is similar to plasma except that it does not contain a significant amount of .

Accepted Answer

A)  electrolytes 
B)  plasma protein 
C)  glucose 
D)  hormones 
A)  electrolytes 
B)  plasma protein 
C)  glucose 
D)  hormones

Question 15

What clinical effects would low blood pressure have on the kidneys of a burn patient?

Accepted Answer

This patient would have a much lower glo

Question 16

Figure 25.2Using Figure 25.2, match the following:
-Almost no water is absorbed in these cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   Figure 25.2Using Figure 25.2, match...

Question 17

Angiotensin II is a substance made by the body to lower blood pressure during stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the choices below is the salt level- monitoring part of the nephron?

Accepted Answer

A)  vasa recta 
B)  principal cell 
C)  macula densa 
D)  nephron loop 
A)  vasa recta 
B)  principal cell 
C)  macula densa 
D)  nephron loop

Question 19

Figure 25.2Using Figure 25.2, match the following:
-Cells that are the most active in reabsorbing the filtrate.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   Figure 25.2Using Figure 25.2, match...

Question 20

Which of the choices below are the most important hormone regulators of electrolyte reabsorption and secretion?

Accepted Answer

A)  angiotensin II and ADH 
B)  angiotensin I and atrial natriuretic peptide 
C)  angiotensin II and aldosterone 
D)  angiotensin I and epinephrine 
A)  angiotensin II and ADH 
B)  angiotensin I and atrial natriuretic peptide 
C)  angiotensin II and aldosterone 
D)  angiotensin I and epinephrine

Exam 25: The Urinary System

Figure 25.2Using Figure 25.2, match the following: -Freshly voided urine has very little smell, but shortly after voiding it can give off a very strong smell. Why?

Which of the following is not reabsorbed by the proximal convoluted tubule?

Figure 25.1Using Figure 25.1, match the following: -Afferent arteriole.

An important characteristic of urine is its specific gravity or density, which is .

Figure 25.2Using Figure 25.2, match the following: -Podocyte.

If one says that the clearance value of glucose is zero, what does this mean?

Urea is reabsorbed in the nephron loop.

If the Tm for a particular amino acid is 120 mg/100 ml and the concentration of that amino acid in the blood is 230 mg/100 ml, the amino acid will .

Figure 25.1Using Figure 25.1, match the following: -Glomerulus.

Blood in the urine may be a symptom of bladder cancer.

Which of the following is the correct sequence of kidney development from embryo to fetus?

An increase in the permeability of the cells of the collecting tubule to water is due to a(n) .

Which cells of the kidney are chemoreceptors that respond to changes in solute content of the filtrate?

The fluid in the glomerular (Bowman's) capsule is similar to plasma except that it does not contain a significant amount of .

What clinical effects would low blood pressure have on the kidneys of a burn patient?

Figure 25.2Using Figure 25.2, match the following: -Almost no water is absorbed in these cells.

Angiotensin II is a substance made by the body to lower blood pressure during stress.

Which of the choices below is the salt level- monitoring part of the nephron?

Figure 25.2Using Figure 25.2, match the following: -Cells that are the most active in reabsorbing the filtrate.

Which of the choices below are the most important hormone regulators of electrolyte reabsorption and secretion?

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