Question 1

Which of the following is not true regarding tubular reabsorption?

Accepted Answer

A)  It occurs via transcellular or paracellular routes. 
B)  It is a reclamation process. 
C)  It is a purely passive transport process. 
D)  It involves hormonal signals in the collecting ducts. 
A)  It occurs via transcellular or paracellular routes. 
B)  It is a reclamation process. 
C)  It is a purely passive transport process. 
D)  It involves hormonal signals in the collecting ducts.

Question 2

The mechanism of water reabsorption by the renal tubules is .

Accepted Answer

A)  osmosis 
B)  active transport 
C)  filtration 
D)  cotransport with sodium ions 
A)  osmosis 
B)  active transport 
C)  filtration 
D)  cotransport with sodium ions

Question 3

Place the following in correct sequence from the formation of a drop of urine to its elimination from the body.
1) major calyx
2) minor calyx
3) nephron
4) urethra
5) ureter
6) collecting duct

Accepted Answer

A)  6, 3, 2, 1, 5, 4 
B)  3, 6, 2, 1, 5, 4 
C)  3, 1, 2, 6, 5, 4 
D)  2, 1, 3, 6, 5, 4 
A)  6, 3, 2, 1, 5, 4 
B)  3, 6, 2, 1, 5, 4 
C)  3, 1, 2, 6, 5, 4 
D)  2, 1, 3, 6, 5, 4

Question 4

Glomerular filtration is an ATP- driven process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Select the correct statement about urinary system development.

Accepted Answer

A)  Kidneys develop from urogenital ridges. 
B)  The pronephros (first tubule system) develops during the tenth week of gestation. 
C)  The metanephric ducts will become the urethras. 
D)  The mesonephros will develop into the kidneys. 
A)  Kidneys develop from urogenital ridges. 
B)  The pronephros (first tubule system) develops during the tenth week of gestation. 
C)  The metanephric ducts will become the urethras. 
D)  The mesonephros will develop into the kidneys.

Question 6

Alcohol acts as a diuretic because it .

Accepted Answer

A)  inhibits the release of ADH 
B)  increases the rate of glomerular filtration 
C)  is not reabsorbed by the tubule cells 
D)  increases secretion of ADH 
A)  inhibits the release of ADH 
B)  increases the rate of glomerular filtration 
C)  is not reabsorbed by the tubule cells 
D)  increases secretion of ADH

Question 7

Tubular secretion is effective in controlling blood pH.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Figure 25.2Using Figure 25.2, match the following:
-Is composed of simple squamous epithelium.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Figure 25.2Using Figure 25.2, match the following:
-The mechanism is the general tendency of vascular smooth muscle to contract when stretched.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Explain what is meant by the terms cotransport process and transport maximum.

Accepted Answer

Cotransport process refers to the active

Question 11

Obligatory water reabsorption involves the movement of water along an osmotic gradient.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The urethra contains an internal sphincter of smooth muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What would happen if the capsular hydrostatic pressure were increased above normal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Net filtration would decrease. 
B)  Capsular osmotic pressure would compensate so that filtration would not change. 
C)  Filtration would increase in proportion to the increase in capsular pressure. 
D)  Net filtration would increase above normal. 
A)  Net filtration would decrease. 
B)  Capsular osmotic pressure would compensate so that filtration would not change. 
C)  Filtration would increase in proportion to the increase in capsular pressure. 
D)  Net filtration would increase above normal.

Question 14

The function of angiotensin II is to .

Accepted Answer

A)  constrict arterioles and increase blood pressure 
B)  decrease water absorption 
C)  decrease the production of aldosterone 
D)  decrease arterial blood pressure 
A)  constrict arterioles and increase blood pressure 
B)  decrease water absorption 
C)  decrease the production of aldosterone 
D)  decrease arterial blood pressure

Question 15

Which of the choices below is not a function of the urinary system?

Accepted Answer

A)  regulates blood glucose levels and produces hormones 
B)  maintains blood osmolarity 
C)  eliminates solid, undigested wastes and excretes carbon dioxide, water, salts, and heat 
D)  helps maintain homeostasis by controlling the composition, volume, and pressure of blood 
A)  regulates blood glucose levels and produces hormones 
B)  maintains blood osmolarity 
C)  eliminates solid, undigested wastes and excretes carbon dioxide, water, salts, and heat 
D)  helps maintain homeostasis by controlling the composition, volume, and pressure of blood

Question 16

If the GFR is too low, needed substances may pass so quickly through the renal tubules that they are not absorbed and instead are lost in the urine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The macula densa cells are chemoreceptors that respond to changes in the urea content of the filtrate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Figure 25.1Using Figure 25.1, match the following:
-The area between the ureters and urethra is called the in a bladder.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

An 18 year old patient has a complaint of painful urination, fever, chills, and back pain. This is her second urinary tract infection (UTI) within 5 months. How can the RN instruct the patient on prevention of another UTI?

Accepted Answer

Escherichia coli are normal residents of

Question 20

What are aquaporins?

Accepted Answer

Aquaporins are transmembrane p

Exam 25: The Urinary System

Which of the following is not true regarding tubular reabsorption?

The mechanism of water reabsorption by the renal tubules is .

Place the following in correct sequence from the formation of a drop of urine to its elimination from the body. 1) major calyx 2) minor calyx 3) nephron 4) urethra 5) ureter 6) collecting duct

Glomerular filtration is an ATP- driven process.

Select the correct statement about urinary system development.

Alcohol acts as a diuretic because it .

Tubular secretion is effective in controlling blood pH.

Figure 25.2Using Figure 25.2, match the following: -Is composed of simple squamous epithelium.

Figure 25.2Using Figure 25.2, match the following: -The mechanism is the general tendency of vascular smooth muscle to contract when stretched.

Explain what is meant by the terms cotransport process and transport maximum.

Obligatory water reabsorption involves the movement of water along an osmotic gradient.

The urethra contains an internal sphincter of smooth muscle.

What would happen if the capsular hydrostatic pressure were increased above normal?

The function of angiotensin II is to .

Which of the choices below is not a function of the urinary system?

If the GFR is too low, needed substances may pass so quickly through the renal tubules that they are not absorbed and instead are lost in the urine.

The macula densa cells are chemoreceptors that respond to changes in the urea content of the filtrate.

Figure 25.1Using Figure 25.1, match the following: -The area between the ureters and urethra is called the in a bladder.

An 18 year old patient has a complaint of painful urination, fever, chills, and back pain. This is her second urinary tract infection (UTI) within 5 months. How can the RN instruct the patient on prevention of another UTI?

What are aquaporins?

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