Question 1

The kidneys are

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A)  retroperitoneal and between twelfth thoracic and third lumbar vertebrae 
B)  retroperitoneal and between the second and fifth lumbar vertebrae 
C)  retroperitoneal and in the lower right and left quadrants of the abdomen 
D)  surrounded by peritoneum and attached to the posterior abdominal wall by a mesentery near the first lumbar vertebra 
E)  surrounded by peritoneum and attached to the posterior abdominal wall by a mesentery near the third lumbar vertebra 
A)  retroperitoneal and between twelfth thoracic and third lumbar vertebrae 
B)  retroperitoneal and between the second and fifth lumbar vertebrae 
C)  retroperitoneal and in the lower right and left quadrants of the abdomen 
D)  surrounded by peritoneum and attached to the posterior abdominal wall by a mesentery near the first lumbar vertebra 
E)  surrounded by peritoneum and attached to the posterior abdominal wall by a mesentery near the third lumbar vertebra A

Question 2

The cortical material between the renal pyramids makes up the renal

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A)  cortex 
B)  pelvis 
C)  columns 
D)  papillae 
E)  calyces 
A)  cortex 
B)  pelvis 
C)  columns 
D)  papillae 
E)  calyces C

Question 3

Three-fourths of the extracellular fluid in the body is

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A)  intravascular fluid 
B)  plasma 
C)  cerebrospinal fluid 
D)  interstitial fluid 
E)  fluid inside the cells 
A)  intravascular fluid 
B)  plasma 
C)  cerebrospinal fluid 
D)  interstitial fluid 
E)  fluid inside the cells D

Question 4

Water reabsorption is the result of

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A)  hydrostatic pressure 
B)  facilitated diffusion 
C)  active transport 
D)  osmosis 
E)  pinocytosis 
A)  hydrostatic pressure 
B)  facilitated diffusion 
C)  active transport 
D)  osmosis 
E)  pinocytosis

Question 5

About 40 percent of the body weight is fluid.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The volume of filtrate formed in a 24 hour period is about

Accepted Answer

A)  180 gallons 
B)  2 liters 
C)  125 gallons 
D)  180 liters 
E)  125 liters 
A)  180 gallons 
B)  2 liters 
C)  125 gallons 
D)  180 liters 
E)  125 liters

Question 7

Which substance is present in the blood and filtrate but normally is not present in the urine?

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A)  plasma proteins 
B)  glucose 
C)  sodium 
D)  hydrogen ions 
E)  urea 
A)  plasma proteins 
B)  glucose 
C)  sodium 
D)  hydrogen ions 
E)  urea

Question 8

The renal medulla contains the

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A)  glomerulus and glomerular capsule 
B)  proximal and distal convoluted tubules 
C)  distal convoluted tubules and collecting ducts 
D)  nephron loops and collecting ducts 
E)  renal corpuscles and proximal convoluted tubules 
A)  glomerulus and glomerular capsule 
B)  proximal and distal convoluted tubules 
C)  distal convoluted tubules and collecting ducts 
D)  nephron loops and collecting ducts 
E)  renal corpuscles and proximal convoluted tubules

Question 9

Angiotensin II increases blood pressure by

Accepted Answer

A)  vasoconstriction of systemic arteries and stimulation of aldosterone 
B)  vasodilation of systemic arteries and stimulation of aldosterone 
C)  vasoconstriction of systemic arteries and stimulation of antidiuretic hormone 
D)  vasodilation of systemic arteries and stimulation of antidiuretic hormone 
A)  vasoconstriction of systemic arteries and stimulation of aldosterone 
B)  vasodilation of systemic arteries and stimulation of aldosterone 
C)  vasoconstriction of systemic arteries and stimulation of antidiuretic hormone 
D)  vasodilation of systemic arteries and stimulation of antidiuretic hormone

Question 10

Glucose normally passes freely from the blood into the glomerular capsule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What is the term for the structure that forms where the ascending limb touches the afferent arteriole?

Accepted Answer

juxtaglome

Question 12

Under normal conditions,which of the following accounts for most fluid intake?

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A)  water-containing foods 
B)  water produced as a result of metabolism 
C)  water from beverages 
A)  water-containing foods 
B)  water produced as a result of metabolism 
C)  water from beverages

Question 13

What is the term for the striated appearing structures that make up the medulla of the kidney?

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The answer of What is the term for the striated...

Question 14

What is the term for the enzyme produced by the kidneys that promotes the production of angiotensin II?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the term for the enzyme...

Question 15

Substances in body fluids that help prevent significant changes in pH are

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A)  bicarbonate ions 
B)  buffers 
C)  weak acids 
D)  water molecules 
E)  salts 
A)  bicarbonate ions 
B)  buffers 
C)  weak acids 
D)  water molecules 
E)  salts

Question 16

What is the term for the cluster of capillaries in the renal corpuscle?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the term for the cluster...

Question 17

The primary hormone that regulates electrolyte concentration is

Accepted Answer

A)  antidiuretic hormone 
B)  angiotensin 
C)  aldosterone 
D)  atrial natriuretic hormone 
E)  adrenocorticotropic hormone 
A)  antidiuretic hormone 
B)  angiotensin 
C)  aldosterone 
D)  atrial natriuretic hormone 
E)  adrenocorticotropic hormone

Question 18

Water is reabsorbed by osmosis from all parts of the renal tubule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The structures that receive the filtrate from the nephrons and take it to the minor calyces is the

Accepted Answer

A)  collecting duct 
B)  descending limb of the nephron loop 
C)  renal pelvis 
D)  ureter 
E)  peritubular capillary 
A)  collecting duct 
B)  descending limb of the nephron loop 
C)  renal pelvis 
D)  ureter 
E)  peritubular capillary

Question 20

What is the term for the portion of renal tubule adjacent to the glomerular capsule?

Accepted Answer

proximal c

The kidneys are

The cortical material between the renal pyramids makes up the renal

Three-fourths of the extracellular fluid in the body is

Water reabsorption is the result of

About 40 percent of the body weight is fluid.

The volume of filtrate formed in a 24 hour period is about

Which substance is present in the blood and filtrate but normally is not present in the urine?

The renal medulla contains the

Angiotensin II increases blood pressure by

Glucose normally passes freely from the blood into the glomerular capsule.

What is the term for the structure that forms where the ascending limb touches the afferent arteriole?

Under normal conditions,which of the following accounts for most fluid intake?

What is the term for the striated appearing structures that make up the medulla of the kidney?

What is the term for the enzyme produced by the kidneys that promotes the production of angiotensin II?

Substances in body fluids that help prevent significant changes in pH are

What is the term for the cluster of capillaries in the renal corpuscle?

The primary hormone that regulates electrolyte concentration is

Water is reabsorbed by osmosis from all parts of the renal tubule.

The structures that receive the filtrate from the nephrons and take it to the minor calyces is the

What is the term for the portion of renal tubule adjacent to the glomerular capsule?

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Exam 18: Urinary System and Body Fluids

The kidneys are

The cortical material between the renal pyramids makes up the renal

Three-fourths of the extracellular fluid in the body is

Water reabsorption is the result of

About 40 percent of the body weight is fluid.

The volume of filtrate formed in a 24 hour period is about

Which substance is present in the blood and filtrate but normally is not present in the urine?

The renal medulla contains the

Angiotensin II increases blood pressure by

Glucose normally passes freely from the blood into the glomerular capsule.

What is the term for the structure that forms where the ascending limb touches the afferent arteriole?

Under normal conditions,which of the following accounts for most fluid intake?

What is the term for the striated appearing structures that make up the medulla of the kidney?

What is the term for the enzyme produced by the kidneys that promotes the production of angiotensin II?

Substances in body fluids that help prevent significant changes in pH are

What is the term for the cluster of capillaries in the renal corpuscle?

The primary hormone that regulates electrolyte concentration is

Water is reabsorbed by osmosis from all parts of the renal tubule.

The structures that receive the filtrate from the nephrons and take it to the minor calyces is the

What is the term for the portion of renal tubule adjacent to the glomerular capsule?

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Chemistry, Matter, and Life

Cell Structure and Function

Tissues and Membranes

Integumentary System

Skeletal System

Muscular System

Nervous System

Sensory System

Endocrine System

Cardiovascular System: The Heart

Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels

Cardiovascular System: Blood

Lymphatic System and Body Defense

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Metabolism and Nutrition

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