Question 1

ANH and ADH have the opposite effect on urine volume.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Sodium ions are returned to the blood primarily by active transport.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which condition occurs when a person urinates involuntarily?

Accepted Answer

A)  Retention 
B)  Suppression 
C)  Incontinence 
D)  Polyuria 
A)  Retention 
B)  Suppression 
C)  Incontinence 
D)  Polyuria

Question 4

In the male the urethra is part of two systems.In the female it is part of only one system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

This hormone increases the amount of water lost in the urine

Accepted Answer

A)  ADH 
B)  ANH 
C)  aldosterone 
D)  none of the above increases the amount of water lost in urine 
A)  ADH 
B)  ANH 
C)  aldosterone 
D)  none of the above increases the amount of water lost in urine

Question 6

The pelvis is an expansion of the upper end of the ureter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Glycosuria is symptomatic of diabetes mellitus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The Bowman capsule is the cup-shaped top of the nephron.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match each of the following terms with its definition or description.
-Microscopic structure that makes up the unit of filtration for 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 10

Which hormone is secreted by the pituitary gland and increases the permeability of the collecting tube to water?

Accepted Answer

A)  ANH 
B)  Aldosterone 
C)  ADH 
D)  Insulin 
A)  ANH 
B)  Aldosterone 
C)  ADH 
D)  Insulin

Question 11

The nephron loop is located between Bowman capsule and the proximal convoluted tubule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The lower part of the rib cage protects the uppermost part of the kidney.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The urethra connects the kidneys to the urinary bladder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In retention,the kidneys are no longer producing urine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The internal urethral sphincter is under voluntary control.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The cells of the juxtaglomerular apparatus help regulate

Accepted Answer

A)  ammonia levels 
B)  acid-base balance 
C)  blood pressure 
D)  all of the above 
A)  ammonia levels 
B)  acid-base balance 
C)  blood pressure 
D)  all of the above

Question 17

Explain the process of micturition.What part of the process is under voluntary control?

Accepted Answer

Micturition, also known as urination, is

Question 18

Kidneys help regulate the concentration of which substance in the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sodium 
B)  Potassium 
C)  Bicarbonate 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Sodium 
B)  Potassium 
C)  Bicarbonate 
D)  All of the above

Question 19

The papillae are a division of the renal pelvis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Filtration and secretion occur in different parts of the nephron.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 18: Urinary System

ANH and ADH have the opposite effect on urine volume.

Sodium ions are returned to the blood primarily by active transport.

Which condition occurs when a person urinates involuntarily?

In the male the urethra is part of two systems.In the female it is part of only one system.

This hormone increases the amount of water lost in the urine

The pelvis is an expansion of the upper end of the ureter.

Glycosuria is symptomatic of diabetes mellitus.

The Bowman capsule is the cup-shaped top of the nephron.

Match each of the following terms with its definition or description. -Microscopic structure that makes up the unit of filtration for the kidney

Which hormone is secreted by the pituitary gland and increases the permeability of the collecting tube to water?

The nephron loop is located between Bowman capsule and the proximal convoluted tubule.

The lower part of the rib cage protects the uppermost part of the kidney.

The urethra connects the kidneys to the urinary bladder.

In retention,the kidneys are no longer producing urine.

The internal urethral sphincter is under voluntary control.

The cells of the juxtaglomerular apparatus help regulate

Explain the process of micturition.What part of the process is under voluntary control?

Kidneys help regulate the concentration of which substance in the blood?

The papillae are a division of the renal pelvis.

Filtration and secretion occur in different parts of the nephron.

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