Question 1

The structure at the tip of the arrow

Accepted Answer

A)  releases renin 
B)  releases angiotensin I 
C)  is a proximal convoluted tubule 
D)  adjoins the afferent glomerular arteriole 
E)  is located at the urinary pole of the renal corpuscle 
A)  releases renin 
B)  releases angiotensin I 
C)  is a proximal convoluted tubule 
D)  adjoins the afferent glomerular arteriole 
E)  is located at the urinary pole of the renal corpuscle D

Question 2

Renin is released by which of the following structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  proximal tubules 
B)  macula densa 
C)  descending thin limb of Henle's loop 
D)  juxtaglomerular cells 
E)  collecting duct 
A)  proximal tubules 
B)  macula densa 
C)  descending thin limb of Henle's loop 
D)  juxtaglomerular cells 
E)  collecting duct D

Question 3

A patient with Alport syndrome has vision problems, hearing loss, and nephritis. This inherited disorder is due to mutations in

Accepted Answer

A)  type I collagen 
B)  type II collagen 
C)  type III collagen 
D)  type IV collagen 
E)  type VII collagen 
A)  type I collagen 
B)  type II collagen 
C)  type III collagen 
D)  type IV collagen 
E)  type VII collagen D

Question 4

Which of the following regions of Henle's loop has a hypotonic ultrafiltrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  descending thick limb 
B)  descending thin limb 
C)  Henle's loop 
D)  ascending thin limb 
E)  ascending thick limb 
A)  descending thick limb 
B)  descending thin limb 
C)  Henle's loop 
D)  ascending thin limb 
E)  ascending thick limb

Question 5

The greatest reduction in the volume of the ultrafiltrate occurs in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  proximal tubule 
B)  descending thin limb of Henle's loop 
C)  ascending thin limb of Henle's loop 
D)  ascending thick limb of Henle's loop 
E)  collecting duct 
A)  proximal tubule 
B)  descending thin limb of Henle's loop 
C)  ascending thin limb of Henle's loop 
D)  ascending thick limb of Henle's loop 
E)  collecting duct

Question 6

Blood from the efferent glomerular arteriole enters the

Accepted Answer

A)  glomerulus 
B)  peritubular capillary network 
C)  interlobular artery 
D)  arcuate artery 
E)  stellate vein 
A)  glomerulus 
B)  peritubular capillary network 
C)  interlobular artery 
D)  arcuate artery 
E)  stellate vein

The structure at the tip of the arrow

Renin is released by which of the following structures?

A patient with Alport syndrome has vision problems, hearing loss, and nephritis. This inherited disorder is due to mutations in

Which of the following regions of Henle's loop has a hypotonic ultrafiltrate?

The greatest reduction in the volume of the ultrafiltrate occurs in which of the following?

Blood from the efferent glomerular arteriole enters the

Cytoplasm

Nucleus

Extracellular Matrix

Epithelium and Glands

Connective Tissue

Cartilage and Bone

Muscle

Nervous Tissue

Blood and Hemopoiesis

Circulatory System

Lymphoid Immune System

Endocrine System

Integument

Respiratory System

Digestive System: Oral Cavity

Digestive System: Alimentary Canal

Digestive System: Glands

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Special Senses

Filters

Exam 18: Urinary System

The structure at the tip of the arrow

Renin is released by which of the following structures?

A patient with Alport syndrome has vision problems, hearing loss, and nephritis. This inherited disorder is due to mutations in

Which of the following regions of Henle's loop has a hypotonic ultrafiltrate?

The greatest reduction in the volume of the ultrafiltrate occurs in which of the following?

Blood from the efferent glomerular arteriole enters the

Cytoplasm

Nucleus

Extracellular Matrix

Epithelium and Glands

Connective Tissue

Cartilage and Bone

Muscle

Nervous Tissue

Blood and Hemopoiesis

Circulatory System

Lymphoid Immune System

Endocrine System

Integument

Respiratory System

Digestive System: Oral Cavity

Digestive System: Alimentary Canal

Digestive System: Glands

Female Reproductive System

Male Reproductive System

Special Senses

Filters