Question 1

Figure 26-1 The Structure of the Kidney
Use Figure 26-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "8."

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 2

Filtrate first passes from the glomerular capsule to the

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Figure 26-2 The Nephron
Use Figure 26-2 to answer the following questions:
-Where does osmosis of water in the countercurrent multiplier process occur?

Accepted Answer

A) 5 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 1 
A) 5 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 1

Question 4

Substances larger than ________ are normally not allowed to pass through the filtration membrane.

Accepted Answer

A) sodium ions 
B) glucose 
C) albumin 
D) amino acids 
E) urea 
A) sodium ions 
B) glucose 
C) albumin 
D) amino acids 
E) urea

Question 5

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 6

Which of the following components of the nephron is largely confined to the renal medulla?

Accepted Answer

A) glomerular (Bowman's)capsule 
B) distal convoluted tubule 
C) collecting ducts 
D) proximal convoluted tubule 
E) glomerulus 
A) glomerular (Bowman's)capsule 
B) distal convoluted tubule 
C) collecting ducts 
D) proximal convoluted tubule 
E) glomerulus

Question 7

The detrusor muscle

Accepted Answer

A) moves urine along the ureters by peristalsis. 
B) compresses the urinary bladder and expels urine through the urethra. 
C) functions as the internal urinary sphincter. 
D) functions as the external urinary sphincter. 
E) surrounds the renal pelvis. 
A) moves urine along the ureters by peristalsis. 
B) compresses the urinary bladder and expels urine through the urethra. 
C) functions as the internal urinary sphincter. 
D) functions as the external urinary sphincter. 
E) surrounds the renal pelvis.

Question 8

Each of the following organs is part of the urinary system except the

Accepted Answer

A) kidney. 
B) urinary bladder. 
C) rectum. 
D) ureter. 
E) urethra. 
A) kidney. 
B) urinary bladder. 
C) rectum. 
D) ureter. 
E) urethra.

Question 9

One mechanism the kidney uses to raise systemic blood pressure is to

Accepted Answer

A) increase secretion of renin by the juxtaglomerular complex. 
B) decrease secretion of aldosterone. 
C) increase release of angiotensin II by the suprarenal glands. 
D) increase filtration into glomerular (Bowman's)capsule. 
E) decrease urinary albumin concentration. 
A) increase secretion of renin by the juxtaglomerular complex. 
B) decrease secretion of aldosterone. 
C) increase release of angiotensin II by the suprarenal glands. 
D) increase filtration into glomerular (Bowman's)capsule. 
E) decrease urinary albumin concentration.

Figure 26-1 The Structure of the Kidney Use Figure 26-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "8."

Filtrate first passes from the glomerular capsule to the

Figure 26-2 The Nephron Use Figure 26-2 to answer the following questions: -Where does osmosis of water in the countercurrent multiplier process occur?

Substances larger than ________ are normally not allowed to pass through the filtration membrane.

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

Which of the following components of the nephron is largely confined to the renal medulla?

The detrusor muscle

Each of the following organs is part of the urinary system except the

One mechanism the kidney uses to raise systemic blood pressure is to

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Exam 26: The Urinary System

Figure 26-1 The Structure of the Kidney Use Figure 26-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "8."

Filtrate first passes from the glomerular capsule to the

Figure 26-2 The Nephron Use Figure 26-2 to answer the following questions: -Where does osmosis of water in the countercurrent multiplier process occur?

Substances larger than ________ are normally not allowed to pass through the filtration membrane.

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

Which of the following components of the nephron is largely confined to the renal medulla?

The detrusor muscle

Each of the following organs is part of the urinary system except the

One mechanism the kidney uses to raise systemic blood pressure is to

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

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Neural Tissue

The Spinal Cord, spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher-Order Functions

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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