Question 1

A transport mechanism that can move a substance against a concentration gradient by using cellular energy is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A transport mechanism that can move a...

Question 2

Figure 26-1 The Structure of the Kidney
Use Figure 26-1 to answer the following question:
-Identify the structure labeled "4."

Accepted Answer

A) renal pelvis 
B) minor calyx 
C) ureter 
D) major calyx 
E) renal column 
A) renal pelvis 
B) minor calyx 
C) ureter 
D) major calyx 
E) renal column

Question 3

Figure 26-2 The Nephron
Use Figure 26-2 to answer the following question:
-What physiological process occurs at the structure labeled "1"?

Accepted Answer

A) reabsorption 
B) excretion 
C) secretion 
D) filtration 
E) micturition 
A) reabsorption 
B) excretion 
C) secretion 
D) filtration 
E) micturition

Question 4

The urinary system does all of the following,except that it

Accepted Answer

A) excretes excess albumen molecules. 
B) regulates blood volume. 
C) contributes to stabilizing blood pH. 
D) eliminates organic waste products. 
E) regulates plasma concentrations of electrolytes. 
A) excretes excess albumen molecules. 
B) regulates blood volume. 
C) contributes to stabilizing blood pH. 
D) eliminates organic waste products. 
E) regulates plasma concentrations of electrolytes.

Question 5

The renal sinus is

Accepted Answer

A) the innermost layer of kidney tissue. 
B) part of a renal pyramid. 
C) an internal cavity lined by the fibrous capsule. 
D) a large branch of the renal pelvis. 
E) a renal corpuscle. 
A) the innermost layer of kidney tissue. 
B) part of a renal pyramid. 
C) an internal cavity lined by the fibrous capsule. 
D) a large branch of the renal pelvis. 
E) a renal corpuscle.

Question 6

The cavity of the kidney that receives urine from the calyces is called the

Accepted Answer

A) renal papilla. 
B) renal pelvis. 
C) renal medulla. 
D) renal cortex. 
E) renal sinus. 
A) renal papilla. 
B) renal pelvis. 
C) renal medulla. 
D) renal cortex. 
E) renal sinus.

Question 7

Figure 26-2 The Nephron
Use Figure 26-2 to answer the following question:
-Where does most nutrient reabsorption occur?

Accepted Answer

A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5 
E) 6 
A) 2 
B) 3 
C) 4 
D) 5 
E) 6

Question 8

Nephrons located close to the medulla with long nephron loops are called ________.

Accepted Answer

juxtamedul

Question 9

Urine is carried to the urinary bladder by

Accepted Answer

A) blood vessels. 
B) lymphatics. 
C) the ureters. 
D) the urethra. 
E) the calyces. 
A) blood vessels. 
B) lymphatics. 
C) the ureters. 
D) the urethra. 
E) the calyces.

Question 10

The process of filtration is driven by

Accepted Answer

A) active transport. 
B) blood osmotic pressure. 
C) blood hydrostatic pressure. 
D) renal pumping. 
E) solvent drag. 
A) active transport. 
B) blood osmotic pressure. 
C) blood hydrostatic pressure. 
D) renal pumping. 
E) solvent drag.

Question 11

The following is a list of the blood vessels that carry blood to the kidney. 1. afferent arteriole
2) arcuate artery
3) interlobar artery
4) renal artery
5) glomerulus
6) cortical radiate artery
7) efferent arteriole
8) peritubular capillary
The proper order in which blood passes through these vessels is

Accepted Answer

A) 4,6,2,3,1,5,7,8. 
B) 4,3,2,6,1,5,7,8. 
C) 4,3,2,6,7,5,1,8. 
D) 4,6,2,3,7,5,1,8. 
E) 4,3,6,2,1,5,7,8. 
A) 4,6,2,3,1,5,7,8. 
B) 4,3,2,6,1,5,7,8. 
C) 4,3,2,6,7,5,1,8. 
D) 4,6,2,3,7,5,1,8. 
E) 4,3,6,2,1,5,7,8.

Question 12

In glomerulonephritis,the normal filtration barrier is damaged and becomes far more permeable to plasma proteins,such as albumin along with other solutes.How would that affect glomerular filtration?

Accepted Answer

GFR would go up for two reasons.(1)The l

Question 13

Urine is carried from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body by the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Urine is carried from the urinary bladder...

Question 14

The U-shaped segment of the nephron is the

Accepted Answer

A) nephron loop (loop of Henle). 
B) proximal convoluted tubule. 
C) distal convoluted tubule. 
D) collecting loop. 
E) minor calyx. 
A) nephron loop (loop of Henle). 
B) proximal convoluted tubule. 
C) distal convoluted tubule. 
D) collecting loop. 
E) minor calyx.

Question 15

Approximately ________ liters of glomerular filtrate enter glomerular capsules each day.

Accepted Answer

A) 480 
B) 180 
C) 125 
D) 18 
E) 1)8 
A) 480 
B) 180 
C) 125 
D) 18 
E) 1)8

Question 16

Urine is temporarily stored in the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Urine is temporarily stored in the ________....

Question 17

The glomeruli are best described as being tufts of

Accepted Answer

A) arteries. 
B) veins. 
C) venules. 
D) capillaries. 
E) arterioles. 
A) arteries. 
B) veins. 
C) venules. 
D) capillaries. 
E) arterioles.

Question 18

If heavy exercise reduces blood flow to the kidneys,which of the following might occur?

Accepted Answer

A) presence of protein in urine 
B) presence of blood in urine 
C) permanent kidney injury 
D) damage to the glomeruli 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) presence of protein in urine 
B) presence of blood in urine 
C) permanent kidney injury 
D) damage to the glomeruli 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 19

Urine passes,in the order given,through which of the following structures?

Accepted Answer

A) collecting duct,renal pelvis,urethra,bladder,ureter 
B) renal pelvis,collecting duct,bladder,ureter,urethra 
C) collecting duct,renal pelvis,ureter,bladder,urethra 
D) renal pelvis,urethra,bladder,ureter,collecting duct 
E) collecting duct,ureter,renal pelvis,urethra,bladder 
A) collecting duct,renal pelvis,urethra,bladder,ureter 
B) renal pelvis,collecting duct,bladder,ureter,urethra 
C) collecting duct,renal pelvis,ureter,bladder,urethra 
D) renal pelvis,urethra,bladder,ureter,collecting duct 
E) collecting duct,ureter,renal pelvis,urethra,bladder

Question 20

Figure 26-1 The Structure of the Kidney
Use Figure 26-1 to answer the following question:
-Identify the structure labeled "3."

Accepted Answer

A) renal sinus 
B) fibrous capsule 
C) renal pyramid 
D) renal papilla 
E) renal column 
A) renal sinus 
B) fibrous capsule 
C) renal pyramid 
D) renal papilla 
E) renal column

Exam 26: The Urinary System

A transport mechanism that can move a substance against a concentration gradient by using cellular energy is ________.

Figure 26-1 The Structure of the Kidney Use Figure 26-1 to answer the following question: -Identify the structure labeled "4."

Figure 26-2 The Nephron Use Figure 26-2 to answer the following question: -What physiological process occurs at the structure labeled "1"?

The urinary system does all of the following,except that it

The renal sinus is

The cavity of the kidney that receives urine from the calyces is called the

Figure 26-2 The Nephron Use Figure 26-2 to answer the following question: -Where does most nutrient reabsorption occur?

Nephrons located close to the medulla with long nephron loops are called ________.

Urine is carried to the urinary bladder by

The process of filtration is driven by

In glomerulonephritis,the normal filtration barrier is damaged and becomes far more permeable to plasma proteins,such as albumin along with other solutes.How would that affect glomerular filtration?

Urine is carried from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body by the ________.

The U-shaped segment of the nephron is the

Approximately ________ liters of glomerular filtrate enter glomerular capsules each day.

Urine is temporarily stored in the ________.

The glomeruli are best described as being tufts of

If heavy exercise reduces blood flow to the kidneys,which of the following might occur?

Urine passes,in the order given,through which of the following structures?

Figure 26-1 The Structure of the Kidney Use Figure 26-1 to answer the following question: -Identify the structure labeled "3."

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure

The Axial Skeleton

The Appendicular Skeleton

Articulations

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Neural Tissue

The Spinal Cord, spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Neural Integration I: Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

Neural Integration Ii: the Autonomic Nervous System and

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart

Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism and Energetics

Fluid, electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

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