Question 1

The kidneys help regulate blood pressure and the pH of the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The countercurrent flow of filtrate back up the nephron loop permits transport of large amounts of sodium and chloride into the interstitial fluid of the medulla.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Glycosuria

Accepted Answer

A)  is a sign of diabetes mellitus 
B)  refers to glucose in the urine 
C)  occurs because the amount of glucose in the filtrate is more than the nephron can reabsorb 
D)  all of the above 
A)  is a sign of diabetes mellitus 
B)  refers to glucose in the urine 
C)  occurs because the amount of glucose in the filtrate is more than the nephron can reabsorb 
D)  all of the above

Question 4

Filtration and secretion in the nephron move solutes in opposite directions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Glomerular filtration normally occurs at the rate of 225 mL per minute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match each of the following terms with its definition or description.
-Movement of substances out of the renal tubules into the capillaries

Accepted Answer

A) Reabsorption 
B) Secretion 
C) ADH 
D) Aldosterone 
E) ANH
F)Suppression
G)Ureter
H)Urinary bladder
I)Urethra
J)Micturition
K)Incontinence
L)Retention 
A) Reabsorption 
B) Secretion 
C) ADH 
D) Aldosterone 
E) ANH
F)Suppression
G)Ureter
H)Urinary bladder
I)Urethra
J)Micturition
K)Incontinence
L)Retention

Question 7

The kidneys lie medial to the backbone and just above the waistline.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The kidneys regulate the blood concentration of chloride,potassium,and bicarbonate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match the order in which fluid would pass through the urinary system.
-Collecting tubule

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5
F)6
G)7
H)8
I)9 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5
F)6
G)7
H)8
I)9

Question 10

A nitrogen-containing waste product excreted by the kidney is

Accepted Answer

A)  amino acid 
B)  ammonia 
C)  urea 
D)  both b and c above 
A)  amino acid 
B)  ammonia 
C)  urea 
D)  both b and c above

Question 11

The narrow,innermost end of a renal pyramid is called

Accepted Answer

A)  a renal papilla 
B)  a renal calyx 
C)  a renal pelvis 
D)  a renal medulla 
A)  a renal papilla 
B)  a renal calyx 
C)  a renal pelvis 
D)  a renal medulla

Question 12

Match each of the following terms with its definition or description.
-A hormone that is made in the heart and is the salt- and water-losing hormone

Accepted Answer

A) Reabsorption 
B) Secretion 
C) ADH 
D) Aldosterone 
E) ANH
F)Suppression
G)Ureter
H)Urinary bladder
I)Urethra
J)Micturition
K)Incontinence
L)Retention 
A) Reabsorption 
B) Secretion 
C) ADH 
D) Aldosterone 
E) ANH
F)Suppression
G)Ureter
H)Urinary bladder
I)Urethra
J)Micturition
K)Incontinence
L)Retention

Question 13

List the differences between the male urethra and female urethra.

Accepted Answer

The male and female urethras differ in s

Question 14

Describe and give the location and function of the urinary bladder.

Accepted Answer

The urinary bladder is a hollow, muscula

Question 15

The cortex of the kidney is the

Accepted Answer

A)  inner part of the kidney 
B)  narrow innermost end of the pyramids 
C)  outer part of the kidney 
D)  triangular division of the medulla 
A)  inner part of the kidney 
B)  narrow innermost end of the pyramids 
C)  outer part of the kidney 
D)  triangular division of the medulla

Question 16

Match each of the following terms with its definition or description.
-A condition in which urine can be produced but cannot be voided

Accepted Answer

A) Reabsorption 
B) Secretion 
C) ADH 
D) Aldosterone 
E) ANH
F)Suppression
G)Ureter
H)Urinary bladder
I)Urethra
J)Micturition
K)Incontinence
L)Retention 
A) Reabsorption 
B) Secretion 
C) ADH 
D) Aldosterone 
E) ANH
F)Suppression
G)Ureter
H)Urinary bladder
I)Urethra
J)Micturition
K)Incontinence
L)Retention

Question 17

Match each of the following terms with its definition or description.
-Inner part of the kidney

Accepted Answer

A) Medulla of the kidney 
B) Cortex of the kidney 
C) Pyramids of the kidney 
D) Pelvis of the kidney 
E) Renal corpuscle
F)Glomerulus
G)Bowman capsule
H)Nephron loop
I)Proximal convoluted tubule
J)Juxtaglomerular apparatus
K)Nephron
L)Renal papilla
M)Calyx 
A) Medulla of the kidney 
B) Cortex of the kidney 
C) Pyramids of the kidney 
D) Pelvis of the kidney 
E) Renal corpuscle
F)Glomerulus
G)Bowman capsule
H)Nephron loop
I)Proximal convoluted tubule
J)Juxtaglomerular apparatus
K)Nephron
L)Renal papilla
M)Calyx

Question 18

Any material that is filtered and not reabsorbed will be lost in the urine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Match each of the following terms with its definition or description.
-Organ that stores urine until it is removed from the body

Accepted Answer

A) Reabsorption 
B) Secretion 
C) ADH 
D) Aldosterone 
E) ANH
F)Suppression
G)Ureter
H)Urinary bladder
I)Urethra
J)Micturition
K)Incontinence
L)Retention 
A) Reabsorption 
B) Secretion 
C) ADH 
D) Aldosterone 
E) ANH
F)Suppression
G)Ureter
H)Urinary bladder
I)Urethra
J)Micturition
K)Incontinence
L)Retention

Question 20

Which of the following do not help protect the kidney?

Accepted Answer

A)  The rib cage 
B)  A fat pad 
C)  The hip bone 
D)  Muscles of the back 
A)  The rib cage 
B)  A fat pad 
C)  The hip bone 
D)  Muscles of the back

Exam 18: Urinary System

The kidneys help regulate blood pressure and the pH of the blood.

The countercurrent flow of filtrate back up the nephron loop permits transport of large amounts of sodium and chloride into the interstitial fluid of the medulla.

Glycosuria

Filtration and secretion in the nephron move solutes in opposite directions.

Glomerular filtration normally occurs at the rate of 225 mL per minute.

Match each of the following terms with its definition or description. -Movement of substances out of the renal tubules into the capillaries

The kidneys lie medial to the backbone and just above the waistline.

The kidneys regulate the blood concentration of chloride,potassium,and bicarbonate.

Match the order in which fluid would pass through the urinary system. -Collecting tubule

A nitrogen-containing waste product excreted by the kidney is

The narrow,innermost end of a renal pyramid is called

Match each of the following terms with its definition or description. -A hormone that is made in the heart and is the salt- and water-losing hormone

List the differences between the male urethra and female urethra.

Describe and give the location and function of the urinary bladder.

The cortex of the kidney is the

Match each of the following terms with its definition or description. -A condition in which urine can be produced but cannot be voided

Match each of the following terms with its definition or description. -Inner part of the kidney

Any material that is filtered and not reabsorbed will be lost in the urine.

Match each of the following terms with its definition or description. -Organ that stores urine until it is removed from the body

Which of the following do not help protect the kidney?

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