Question 1

The mechanism for voiding begins with:

Accepted Answer

A) the relaxation of the internal sphincter. 
B) the contraction of the muscles of the bladder. 
C) the relaxation of the external sphincter. 
D) a parasympathetic impulse sent to the bladder. 
A) the relaxation of the internal sphincter. 
B) the contraction of the muscles of the bladder. 
C) the relaxation of the external sphincter. 
D) a parasympathetic impulse sent to the bladder.

Question 2

The kidney is similar to the hepatic portal system because it has a venule connecting two capillary beds-the glomerulus and the peritubular capillaries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

ANH reinforces and adds to the effect of aldosterone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Match each of the structures of the nephron with its description, function, or location.
-Blood vessel that surrounds the tubules of the nephron

Accepted Answer

A) Distal convoluted tubule 
B) Glomerulus 
C) Glomerular capsule 
D) Nephron loop 
E) Proximal convoluted tubule
F)Collecting duct
G)Peritubular capillary
H)Vasa recta 
A) Distal convoluted tubule 
B) Glomerulus 
C) Glomerular capsule 
D) Nephron loop 
E) Proximal convoluted tubule
F)Collecting duct
G)Peritubular capillary
H)Vasa recta

Question 5

The respiratory system is the only system that removes carbon dioxide from the body.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Glycosuria refers to blood in the urine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The normal osmotic pressure of the capsular filtrate is _____ mm Hg.

Accepted Answer

A) 60 
B) 32 
C) 18 
D) 0 
A) 60 
B) 32 
C) 18 
D) 0

Question 8

In which parts of the nephron do all of the following functions occur: passive reabsorption, active reabsorption, passive secretion, and active secretion?

Accepted Answer

A) Proximal tubule and the renal corpuscle 
B) Collecting duct and the distal tubule 
C) Collecting duct and the ascending nephron limb 
D) Collecting duct and the descending nephron limb 
A) Proximal tubule and the renal corpuscle 
B) Collecting duct and the distal tubule 
C) Collecting duct and the ascending nephron limb 
D) Collecting duct and the descending nephron limb

Exam 42: Urinary System

The mechanism for voiding begins with:

The kidney is similar to the hepatic portal system because it has a venule connecting two capillary beds-the glomerulus and the peritubular capillaries.

ANH reinforces and adds to the effect of aldosterone.

Match each of the structures of the nephron with its description, function, or location. -Blood vessel that surrounds the tubules of the nephron

The respiratory system is the only system that removes carbon dioxide from the body.

Glycosuria refers to blood in the urine.

The normal osmotic pressure of the capsular filtrate is _____ mm Hg.

In which parts of the nephron do all of the following functions occur: passive reabsorption, active reabsorption, passive secretion, and active secretion?

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