Question 1

Deamination is a process that removes

Accepted Answer

A)  the amino group from amino acids. 
B)  the amino group from nucleic acids. 
C)  amines from the bloodstream. 
D)  amines from nucleic acids. 
E)  ammonia from blood. 
A)  the amino group from amino acids. 
B)  the amino group from nucleic acids. 
C)  amines from the bloodstream. 
D)  amines from nucleic acids. 
E)  ammonia from blood.

Question 2

Figure 48-1 ​
 
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Refer to the accompanying figure. Which compound is the primary nitrogenous waste product of amphibians?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5

Question 3

Atrial natriuretic peptide has been found to

Accepted Answer

A)  decrease sodium secretion and increase blood pressure. 
B)  constrict afferent arterioles, decreasing the glomerular filtration rate. 
C)  be produced by the adrenal cortex. 
D)  inhibit sodium reabsorption by the collecting ducts. 
E)  increase the release of renin from the juxtaglomerular apparatus. 
A)  decrease sodium secretion and increase blood pressure. 
B)  constrict afferent arterioles, decreasing the glomerular filtration rate. 
C)  be produced by the adrenal cortex. 
D)  inhibit sodium reabsorption by the collecting ducts. 
E)  increase the release of renin from the juxtaglomerular apparatus.

Question 4

The main nitrogenous waste of adult amphibians is

Accepted Answer

A)  ammonia. 
B)  urea. 
C)  uric acid. 
D)  peptides. 
E)  purines. 
A)  ammonia. 
B)  urea. 
C)  uric acid. 
D)  peptides. 
E)  purines.

Question 5

Figure 48-3 ​
 
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Refer to the accompanying figure. Hormonal regulation of sodium reabsorption occurs in the regions labeled as

Accepted Answer

A)  3 and 5. 
B)  6 and 8. 
C)  6, 7, and 8. 
D)  8 and 9. 
E)  9 and 10. 
A)  3 and 5. 
B)  6 and 8. 
C)  6, 7, and 8. 
D)  8 and 9. 
E)  9 and 10.

Question 6

Match between columns
                        Premises: has an ascending limb and a descending limb

Accepted Answer

The Answer of proximal convoluted tubule and glomerulus and loop is...

Question 7

Aldosterone is responsible for increasing the reabsorption of sodium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match between columns
                        Premises: excreted by some aquatic animals and wood lice

Accepted Answer

The Answer of ammonia and uric acid and urea is...

Question 9

Match between columns
                        Premises: regulation of the concentration of water and salt in the body

Accepted Answer

The Answer of osmolarity and interstitial fluid and electrolytes and is...

Question 10

One of the direct products of deamination is urea.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Figure 48-3 ​
 
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Refer to the accompanying figure. Antidiuretic hormone has its effects along the region labeled as

Accepted Answer

A)  6 
B)  7 
C)  8 
D)  9 
E)  10 
A)  6 
B)  7 
C)  8 
D)  9 
E)  10

Question 12

The walls of the descending limb of the loop of Henle are relatively permeable to sodium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Most of the filtrate is reabsorbed through the walls of the

Accepted Answer

A)  distal convoluted tubule. 
B)  loop of Henle. 
C)  proximal convoluted tubule. 
D)  collecting duct. 
E)  glomerulus. 
A)  distal convoluted tubule. 
B)  loop of Henle. 
C)  proximal convoluted tubule. 
D)  collecting duct. 
E)  glomerulus.

Question 14

The excretory system of insects

Accepted Answer

A)  has many openings on the body wall. 
B)  contains flame cells. 
C)  is not connected to the gut. 
D)  excretes uric acid from the rectum. 
E)  relies on diffusion across the body wall. 
A)  has many openings on the body wall. 
B)  contains flame cells. 
C)  is not connected to the gut. 
D)  excretes uric acid from the rectum. 
E)  relies on diffusion across the body wall.

Question 15

Figure 48-3 ​
 
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Refer to the accompanying figure. Reabsorption of solutes with nutritional value occurs at the point labeled as

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  3 
C)  5 
D)  6 
E)  9 
A)  1 
B)  3 
C)  5 
D)  6 
E)  9

Question 16

Match between columns
                        Premises: simple or branching tubes that open to the outside via nephridiopores

Accepted Answer

The Answer of metanephridia and Malpighian tubules and protonephridia and is...

Question 17

Match between columns
                        Premises: the first part of the nephron to receive filtrate

Accepted Answer

The Answer of proximal convoluted tubule and collecting duct and is...

Question 18

Match between columns
                        Premises: aldosterone makes the walls of this structure as well as the walls of the collecting duct permeable to sodium

Accepted Answer

The Answer of ureter and urethra and collecting duct and is...

Question 19

If a clamp is placed on the ureter, the flow of urine will be interrupted in which organs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Kidney and urethra 
B)  Renal papilla and bladder 
C)  Bladder and urethra 
D)  Renal medulla and urethra 
E)  Kidney and bladder 
A)  Kidney and urethra 
B)  Renal papilla and bladder 
C)  Bladder and urethra 
D)  Renal medulla and urethra 
E)  Kidney and bladder

Question 20

Match between columns
                        Premises: mollusks

Accepted Answer

The Answer of protonephridia and metanephridia and nephridia and Malpighian is...

Exam 48: Osmoregulation and Disposal of Metabolic Wastes

Deamination is a process that removes

Figure 48-1 ​ ​ Refer to the accompanying figure. Which compound is the primary nitrogenous waste product of amphibians?

Atrial natriuretic peptide has been found to

The main nitrogenous waste of adult amphibians is

Figure 48-3 ​ ​ Refer to the accompanying figure. Hormonal regulation of sodium reabsorption occurs in the regions labeled as

Aldosterone is responsible for increasing the reabsorption of sodium.

One of the direct products of deamination is urea.

Figure 48-3 ​ ​ Refer to the accompanying figure. Antidiuretic hormone has its effects along the region labeled as

The walls of the descending limb of the loop of Henle are relatively permeable to sodium.

Most of the filtrate is reabsorbed through the walls of the

The excretory system of insects

Figure 48-3 ​ ​ Refer to the accompanying figure. Reabsorption of solutes with nutritional value occurs at the point labeled as

If a clamp is placed on the ureter, the flow of urine will be interrupted in which organs?

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Figure 48-1 Refer to the accompanying figure. Which compound is the primary nitrogenous waste product of amphibians?

Figure 48-3 Refer to the accompanying figure. Hormonal regulation of sodium reabsorption occurs in the regions labeled as

Figure 48-3 Refer to the accompanying figure. Antidiuretic hormone has its effects along the region labeled as

Figure 48-3 Refer to the accompanying figure. Reabsorption of solutes with nutritional value occurs at the point labeled as