Question 1

What is the difference between cortical nephrons and juxtamedullary nephrons?

Accepted Answer

A)  Juxtamedullary nephrons are more numerous than cortical ones. 
B)  Cortical nephrons do not have loops of Henle, while juxtamedullary ones do. 
C)  Juxtamedullary nephrons have larger glomeruli than do cortical ones. 
D)  Juxtamedullary nephrons do not have loops of Henle, while cortical ones do. 
E)  Juxtamedullary nephrons have more glomeruli than do cortical ones. 
A)  Juxtamedullary nephrons are more numerous than cortical ones. 
B)  Cortical nephrons do not have loops of Henle, while juxtamedullary ones do. 
C)  Juxtamedullary nephrons have larger glomeruli than do cortical ones. 
D)  Juxtamedullary nephrons do not have loops of Henle, while cortical ones do. 
E)  Juxtamedullary nephrons have more glomeruli than do cortical ones.

Question 2

Glomerular capillary walls and podocytes form a ____ that allows fluid and small solutes in plasma to pass through and become part of the filtrate.

Accepted Answer

A)  glomerular filtrate 
B)  tubular transport 
C)  renal threshold 
D)  filtration membrane 
E)  filtration slits 
A)  glomerular filtrate 
B)  tubular transport 
C)  renal threshold 
D)  filtration membrane 
E)  filtration slits

Question 3

Discuss why a doctor would prescribe an ACE inhibitor to a patient with a history of high blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

Concepts to Consider: ACE is an enzyme i

Question 4

Which of the following is a nitrogenous waste of animals?

Accepted Answer

A)  amino acids 
B)  carbon dioxide 
C)  ammonia 
D)  water 
E)  sugars 
A)  amino acids 
B)  carbon dioxide 
C)  ammonia 
D)  water 
E)  sugars

Question 5

Insects have an excretory system consisting of Malpighian tubules .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match between columns
                        Premises: connects the kidney with the urinary bladder

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Urine flows from the ureters directly into the urethra .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Podocytes are located in the wall of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Bowman's capsule. 
B)  the glomerulus. 
C)  the peritubular capillaries. 
D)  the renal artery. 
E)  the proximal convoluted tubule. 
A)  Bowman's capsule. 
B)  the glomerulus. 
C)  the peritubular capillaries. 
D)  the renal artery. 
E)  the proximal convoluted tubule.

Question 9

Describe the causes and effects of diabetes insipidus.

Accepted Answer

Concepts to Consider: Diabetes insipidus

Question 10

How is a fall in blood pressure counteracted by the secretion of aldosterone?

Accepted Answer

Concepts to Consider: A fall in blood pr

Question 11

The renal medulla is the inner portion of the kidney.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 48: Osmoregulation and Disposal of Metabolic Wastes

What is the difference between cortical nephrons and juxtamedullary nephrons?

Glomerular capillary walls and podocytes form a ____ that allows fluid and small solutes in plasma to pass through and become part of the filtrate.

Discuss why a doctor would prescribe an ACE inhibitor to a patient with a history of high blood pressure.

Which of the following is a nitrogenous waste of animals?

Insects have an excretory system consisting of Malpighian tubules .

Urine flows from the ureters directly into the urethra .

Podocytes are located in the wall of:

Describe the causes and effects of diabetes insipidus.

How is a fall in blood pressure counteracted by the secretion of aldosterone?

The renal medulla is the inner portion of the kidney.

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