Question 1

Match each of the following terms with its definition or description.
-Cup-shaped part of the nephron

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 2

Urine leaves the body through the

Accepted Answer

A)  urethra 
B)  urinary bladder 
C)  ureter 
D)  nephron 
A)  urethra 
B)  urinary bladder 
C)  ureter 
D)  nephron

Question 3

The calyces are part of the renal pelvis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The nephron can be divided into two parts,the renal tubules and the renal capsule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Micturition,voiding,and urination all refer to the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

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

Starting at the glomerulus,explain what occurs at each part of the nephron.

Accepted Answer

The nephron is the functional unit of th

Question 8

What structural feature allows the spread of a urethral infection to other parts of the urinary tract?

Accepted Answer

A urethral infection can spread to other

Question 9

List the three hormones involved in urine volume regulation.Give their source and their effects on urine volume.

Accepted Answer

The three hormones involved in urine vol

Question 10

The emptying reflex causes the

Accepted Answer

A)  contracting of the muscles of the bladder 
B)  relaxation of the internal sphincter 
C)  relaxation of the external sphincter 
D)  both a and b above 
A)  contracting of the muscles of the bladder 
B)  relaxation of the internal sphincter 
C)  relaxation of the external sphincter 
D)  both a and b above

Question 11

Nitrogenous waste in the blood is the result of

Accepted Answer

A)  fat catabolism 
B)  protein catabolism 
C)  carbohydrate catabolism 
D)  nucleic acid catabolism 
A)  fat catabolism 
B)  protein catabolism 
C)  carbohydrate catabolism 
D)  nucleic acid catabolism

Question 12

Which of the following structures is not part of the renal corpuscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nephron loop 
B)  Bowman capsule 
C)  Glomerulus 
D)  All of the above are part of the renal corpuscle 
A)  Nephron loop 
B)  Bowman capsule 
C)  Glomerulus 
D)  All of the above are part of the renal corpuscle

Question 13

Secretion moves hydrogen ions from the filtrate to the blood whereas active transport moves hydrogen ions from the blood to the filtrate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Secretion adds material to the urine; reabsorption removes material from the urine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The distal and proximal convoluted tubules are named for their proximity to Bowman capsule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Even though the glomerulus is a network of blood capillaries,it is considered part of the renal corpuscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The renal pelvis is actually part of the ureter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In order to maintain high blood pressure in the glomerulus,the efferent arteriole has a larger diameter than the afferent arteriole.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Match each of the following terms with its definition or description.
-Narrow,innermost end of a renal pyramid

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 20

Match each of the following terms with its definition or description.
-Triangular divisions of the medulla 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

Exam 18: Urinary System

Match each of the following terms with its definition or description. -Cup-shaped part of the nephron

Urine leaves the body through the

The calyces are part of the renal pelvis.

The nephron can be divided into two parts,the renal tubules and the renal capsule.

Micturition,voiding,and urination all refer to the same thing.

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

Starting at the glomerulus,explain what occurs at each part of the nephron.

What structural feature allows the spread of a urethral infection to other parts of the urinary tract?

List the three hormones involved in urine volume regulation.Give their source and their effects on urine volume.

The emptying reflex causes the

Nitrogenous waste in the blood is the result of

Which of the following structures is not part of the renal corpuscle?

Secretion moves hydrogen ions from the filtrate to the blood whereas active transport moves hydrogen ions from the blood to the filtrate.

Secretion adds material to the urine; reabsorption removes material from the urine.

The distal and proximal convoluted tubules are named for their proximity to Bowman capsule.

Even though the glomerulus is a network of blood capillaries,it is considered part of the renal corpuscle.

The renal pelvis is actually part of the ureter.

In order to maintain high blood pressure in the glomerulus,the efferent arteriole has a larger diameter than the afferent arteriole.

Match each of the following terms with its definition or description. -Narrow,innermost end of a renal pyramid

Match each of the following terms with its definition or description. -Triangular divisions of the medulla of the kidney

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