Question 1

All of the following are avenues of fluid loss from the body EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  urine 
B)  perspiration 
C)  air that is exhaled 
D)  feces 
E)  utilization of nutrients 
A)  urine 
B)  perspiration 
C)  air that is exhaled 
D)  feces 
E)  utilization of nutrients

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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 3

The urinary bladder is located _____ the peritoneum.

Accepted Answer

A)  posterior to the symphysis pubis and below 
B)  posterior to the symphysis pubis and above 
C)  anterior to the symphysis pubis and below 
D)  anterior to the symphysis pubis and above 
E)  in the midline of the abdominal cavity and above 
A)  posterior to the symphysis pubis and below 
B)  posterior to the symphysis pubis and above 
C)  anterior to the symphysis pubis and below 
D)  anterior to the symphysis pubis and above 
E)  in the midline of the abdominal cavity and above

Question 4

What is the term for the tubular structure that carries urine from the urinary bladder to the exterior?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The triangular,striated regions that make up the renal medulla are the renal

Accepted Answer

A)  columns 
B)  pyramids 
C)  papillae 
D)  pelvises 
E)  calyces 
A)  columns 
B)  pyramids 
C)  papillae 
D)  pelvises 
E)  calyces

Question 6

Buffers adjust deviations in pH by removing hydrogen ions from the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is the term for the process in the renal corpuscle by which plasma components leave the blood and enter the renal tubules?

Accepted Answer

glomerular

Question 8

The portion of the nephron tubule that is not permeable to water is the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

What is the term for the fluid compartment that contains ²/₃ of the total body fluid volume?

Accepted Answer

intracellu

Question 10

Afferent arterioles are branches of the

Accepted Answer

A)  interlobar artery 
B)  arcuate artery 
C)  segmental artery 
D)  peritubular capillary 
E)  interlobular artery 
A)  interlobar artery 
B)  arcuate artery 
C)  segmental artery 
D)  peritubular capillary 
E)  interlobular artery

Question 11

The predominant solutes in urine are glucose and sodium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which one of the following is normally present in the urine?

Accepted Answer

A)  urochrome 
B)  albumin 
C)  glucose 
D)  ketone bodies 
E)  bilirubin 
A)  urochrome 
B)  albumin 
C)  glucose 
D)  ketone bodies 
E)  bilirubin

Question 13

The functional unit of the kidney is the

Accepted Answer

A)  glomerulus 
B)  pyramid 
C)  papilla 
D)  nephron 
E)  nephron loop 
A)  glomerulus 
B)  pyramid 
C)  papilla 
D)  nephron 
E)  nephron loop

Question 14

In tubular reabsorption,substances move from the

Accepted Answer

A)  proximal convoluted tubule into the nephron loop 
B)  peritubular capillaries into the renal tubule 
C)  proximal convoluted tubule into the glomerular capsule 
D)  renal tubules into the peritubular capillaries 
E)  peritubular capillaries into the nephron loop 
A)  proximal convoluted tubule into the nephron loop 
B)  peritubular capillaries into the renal tubule 
C)  proximal convoluted tubule into the glomerular capsule 
D)  renal tubules into the peritubular capillaries 
E)  peritubular capillaries into the nephron loop

Question 15

What is the term for the presence of red blood cells in the urine?

Accepted Answer

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

All of the following are avenues of fluid loss from the body EXCEPT

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

The urinary bladder is located _____ the peritoneum.

What is the term for the tubular structure that carries urine from the urinary bladder to the exterior?

The triangular,striated regions that make up the renal medulla are the renal

Buffers adjust deviations in pH by removing hydrogen ions from the body.

What is the term for the process in the renal corpuscle by which plasma components leave the blood and enter the renal tubules?

The portion of the nephron tubule that is not permeable to water is the

What is the term for the fluid compartment that contains ²/₃ of the total body fluid volume?

Afferent arterioles are branches of the

The predominant solutes in urine are glucose and sodium.

Which one of the following is normally present in the urine?

The functional unit of the kidney is the

In tubular reabsorption,substances move from the

What is the term for the presence of red blood cells in the urine?

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Exam 18: Urinary System and Body Fluids

All of the following are avenues of fluid loss from the body EXCEPT

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

The urinary bladder is located _____ the peritoneum.

What is the term for the tubular structure that carries urine from the urinary bladder to the exterior?

The triangular,striated regions that make up the renal medulla are the renal

Buffers adjust deviations in pH by removing hydrogen ions from the body.

What is the term for the process in the renal corpuscle by which plasma components leave the blood and enter the renal tubules?

The portion of the nephron tubule that is not permeable to water is the

What is the term for the fluid compartment that contains ²/₃ of the total body fluid volume?

Afferent arterioles are branches of the

The predominant solutes in urine are glucose and sodium.

Which one of the following is normally present in the urine?

The functional unit of the kidney is the

In tubular reabsorption,substances move from the

What is the term for the presence of red blood cells in the urine?

Introduction to the Human Body

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

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Metabolism and Nutrition

Reproductive System

Development

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