Question 1

The enzyme renin is produced by the ___ of the kidney.

Accepted Answer

A) cortex cells 
B) juxtaglomerular cells 
C) podocytes 
D) medulla cells 
A) cortex cells 
B) juxtaglomerular cells 
C) podocytes 
D) medulla cells

Question 2

The parts of a nephron found in the renal cortex are the:

Accepted Answer

A) distal convoluted tubules 
B) proximal convoluted tubules 
C) both A and B 
D) both A and B,and the renal corpuscles 
A) distal convoluted tubules 
B) proximal convoluted tubules 
C) both A and B 
D) both A and B,and the renal corpuscles

Question 3

The specific gravity of urine is a measure of the:

Accepted Answer

A) dissolved materials 
B) pH 
C) waste products 
D) proteins 
A) dissolved materials 
B) pH 
C) waste products 
D) proteins

Question 4

In the process of glomerular filtration,substances may become part of the renal filtrate if they are:

Accepted Answer

A) large enough for filtration 
B) not useful to the body 
C) small or dissolved in plasma 
D) all of these 
A) large enough for filtration 
B) not useful to the body 
C) small or dissolved in plasma 
D) all of these

Question 5

The detrusor muscle is shaped like a ___ and is made of ___ tissue.

Accepted Answer

A) sphere/striated muscle 
B) pear/striated muscle 
C) sphere/smooth muscle 
D) pear/smooth muscle 
A) sphere/striated muscle 
B) pear/striated muscle 
C) sphere/smooth muscle 
D) pear/smooth muscle

Question 6

The process of tubular secretion is especially important to excrete:

Accepted Answer

A) creatinine 
B) excess glucose 
C) excess water 
D) nitrogen dioxide 
A) creatinine 
B) excess glucose 
C) excess water 
D) nitrogen dioxide

Question 7

Which statement is NOT true of the internal structure of a kidney?

Accepted Answer

A) The calyces are extensions of the renal cortex. 
B) Loops of Henle are found in the renal medulla. 
C) The renal pelvis opens into the ureter. 
D) Renal corpuscles are found in the renal cortex. 
A) The calyces are extensions of the renal cortex. 
B) Loops of Henle are found in the renal medulla. 
C) The renal pelvis opens into the ureter. 
D) Renal corpuscles are found in the renal cortex.

Question 8

Angiotensin II is formed by a series of reactions that begin when:

Accepted Answer

A) blood pressure drops and the kidneys secrete renin 
B) blood pressure drops and the kidneys secrete water 
C) blood pressure rises and the kidneys secrete renin 
D) blood pressure rises and the kidneys secrete water 
A) blood pressure drops and the kidneys secrete renin 
B) blood pressure drops and the kidneys secrete water 
C) blood pressure rises and the kidneys secrete renin 
D) blood pressure rises and the kidneys secrete water

Question 9

The threshold level for the reabsorption of glucose from the renal filtrate will not be exceeded as long as:

Accepted Answer

A) the blood glucose level is within the normal range 
B) the blood flow to the kidneys increases after meals 
C) the kidneys are able to rest between meals 
D) the blood pressure does not drop significantly 
A) the blood glucose level is within the normal range 
B) the blood flow to the kidneys increases after meals 
C) the kidneys are able to rest between meals 
D) the blood pressure does not drop significantly

Question 10

In the process of glomerular filtration,which of these substances will NOT become part of renal filtrate?
1.glucose
2.large proteins
3.water
4.waste products
5.amino acids
6.blood cells

Accepted Answer

A) 1,2,5,6 
B) 1,5,6 
C) 1,2,5 
D) 2,6 
A) 1,2,5,6 
B) 1,5,6 
C) 1,2,5 
D) 2,6

Question 11

Which statement is NOT true of tubular reabsorption in the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

A) The reabsorption of water follows the reabsorption of sodium. 
B) There is a threshold level for the reabsorption of glucose. 
C) Positive ions are reabsorbed by passive transport. 
D) The peritubular capillaries receive the materials that are reabsorbed. 
A) The reabsorption of water follows the reabsorption of sodium. 
B) There is a threshold level for the reabsorption of glucose. 
C) Positive ions are reabsorbed by passive transport. 
D) The peritubular capillaries receive the materials that are reabsorbed.

Question 12

The energy for the process of filtration is provided by:

Accepted Answer

A) active transport 
B) diffusion 
C) ATP 
D) blood pressure 
A) active transport 
B) diffusion 
C) ATP 
D) blood pressure

Question 13

The purpose of the renin-angiotensin mechanism is to:

Accepted Answer

A) increase RBC production 
B) raise blood pressure 
C) increase urinary output 
D) maintain acid-base balance 
A) increase RBC production 
B) raise blood pressure 
C) increase urinary output 
D) maintain acid-base balance

Question 14

At the hilus of the kidney is the:

Accepted Answer

A) renal artery 
B) renal vein 
C) both A and B 
D) both A and B,and the ureter 
A) renal artery 
B) renal vein 
C) both A and B 
D) both A and B,and the ureter

Question 15

In the kidneys,pinocytosis is the process of reabsorption for:

Accepted Answer

A) small proteins 
B) amino acids 
C) both A and B 
D) both A and B,and large amounts of glucose 
A) small proteins 
B) amino acids 
C) both A and B 
D) both A and B,and large amounts of glucose

Question 16

The renal medulla is the:

Accepted Answer

A) outer layer of kidney tissue 
B) cavity on the medial side of the kidney 
C) inner layer of kidney tissue 
D) cavity on the lateral side of the kidney 
A) outer layer of kidney tissue 
B) cavity on the medial side of the kidney 
C) inner layer of kidney tissue 
D) cavity on the lateral side of the kidney

Question 17

The effect of aldosterone on the kidneys is to:

Accepted Answer

A) increase the reabsorption of water only 
B) increase the reabsorption of sodium ions and water 
C) decrease the reabsorption of water only 
D) decrease the reabsorption of sodium ions and water 
A) increase the reabsorption of water only 
B) increase the reabsorption of sodium ions and water 
C) decrease the reabsorption of water only 
D) decrease the reabsorption of sodium ions and water

Question 18

The kidneys respond to increased alkalinity of body fluids by:

Accepted Answer

A) excreting hydrogen ions 
B) retaining sodium ions 
C) retaining hydrogen ions 
D) excreting potassium ions 
A) excreting hydrogen ions 
B) retaining sodium ions 
C) retaining hydrogen ions 
D) excreting potassium ions

Question 19

Which statement is NOT true of the locations of the ureters and urethra?

Accepted Answer

A) The ureters are behind the peritoneum. 
B) In women,the urethra is posterior to the vagina. 
C) In men,the urethra passes through the prostate gland and the penis. 
D) The ureters enter the lower,posterior side of the urinary bladder. 
A) The ureters are behind the peritoneum. 
B) In women,the urethra is posterior to the vagina. 
C) In men,the urethra passes through the prostate gland and the penis. 
D) The ureters enter the lower,posterior side of the urinary bladder.

Question 20

The parts of a renal corpuscle that are very permeable are the:

Accepted Answer

A) glomerulus and inner layer of Bowman's capsule 
B) glomerulus and outer layer of Bowman's capsule 
C) inner and outer layers of Bowman's capsule 
D) outer layer of Bowman's capsule only 
A) glomerulus and inner layer of Bowman's capsule 
B) glomerulus and outer layer of Bowman's capsule 
C) inner and outer layers of Bowman's capsule 
D) outer layer of Bowman's capsule only

Exam 19:The Urinary System-Part C

The enzyme renin is produced by the ___ of the kidney.

The parts of a nephron found in the renal cortex are the:

The specific gravity of urine is a measure of the:

In the process of glomerular filtration,substances may become part of the renal filtrate if they are:

The detrusor muscle is shaped like a ___ and is made of ___ tissue.

The process of tubular secretion is especially important to excrete:

Which statement is NOT true of the internal structure of a kidney?

Angiotensin II is formed by a series of reactions that begin when:

The threshold level for the reabsorption of glucose from the renal filtrate will not be exceeded as long as:

In the process of glomerular filtration,which of these substances will NOT become part of renal filtrate? 1.glucose 2.large proteins 3.water 4.waste products 5.amino acids 6.blood cells

Which statement is NOT true of tubular reabsorption in the kidneys?

The energy for the process of filtration is provided by:

The purpose of the renin-angiotensin mechanism is to:

At the hilus of the kidney is the:

In the kidneys,pinocytosis is the process of reabsorption for:

The renal medulla is the:

The effect of aldosterone on the kidneys is to:

The kidneys respond to increased alkalinity of body fluids by:

Which statement is NOT true of the locations of the ureters and urethra?

The parts of a renal corpuscle that are very permeable are the:

Organization and General Plan of the Body-Part A

Organization and General Plan of the Body-Part B

Organization and General Plan of the Body-Part C

Some Basic Chemistry-Part A

Some Basic Chemistry-Part B

Some Basic Chemistry-Part C

Cells-Part A

Cells-Part B

Cells-Part C

Tissues and Membranes-Part A

Tissues and Membranes-Part B

Tissues and Membranes-Part C

The Integumentary System-Part A

The Integumentary System-Part B

The Integumentary System-Part C

The Skeletal System-Part A

The Skeletal System-Part B

The Skeletal System-Part C

The Muscular System-Part A

The Muscular System-Part B

The Muscular System-Part C

The Nervous System-Part A

The Nervous System-Part B

The Nervous System-Part C

The Senses-Part A

The Senses-Part B

The Senses-Part C

The Endocrine System-Part A

The Endocrine System-Part B

The Endocrine System-Part C

Blood-Part A

Blood-Part B

Blood-Part C

The Heart-Part A

The Heart-Part B

The Heart-Part C

The Vascular System-Part A

The Vascular System-Part B

The Vascular System-Part C

The Lymphatic System and Immunity-Part A

The Lymphatic System and Immunity-Part B

The Lymphatic System and Immunity-Part C

The Respiratory System-Part A

The Respiratory System-Part B

The Respiratory System-Part C

The Digestive System-Part A

The Digestive System-Part B

The Digestive System-Part C

Body Temperature and Metabolism-Part A

Body Temperature and Metabolism-Part B

Body Temperature and Metabolism-Part C

The Urinary System-Part A

The Urinary System-Part B

Fluid–Electrolyte and Acid–Base Balance-Part A

Fluid–Electrolyte and Acid–Base Balance-Part B

Fluid–Electrolyte and Acid–Base Balance-Part C

The Reproductive Systems-Part A

The Reproductive Systems-Part B

The Reproductive Systems-Part C

The detrusor muscle is shaped like a _ and is made of _ tissue.