Question 1

The kidneys are protected by the lower part of the rib cage and the muscles of the back.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Filtration occurs only in the renal corpuscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The adult bladder can hold more than 300 ml of urine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The order in which filtrate flows through the nephron is the Bowman capsule,proximal convoluted tubule,distal convoluted tubule,loop of Henle,and the collecting tubule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements is untrue of the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

A)  The right kidney is slightly higher than the left kidney. 
B)  The kidneys are outside the peritoneal cavity. 
C)  The kidneys are surrounded by a layer of fat. 
D)  All of the above are true statements. 
A)  The right kidney is slightly higher than the left kidney. 
B)  The kidneys are outside the peritoneal cavity. 
C)  The kidneys are surrounded by a layer of fat. 
D)  All of the above are true statements.

Question 6

MATCHING
Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description.
-the outer portion of the kidney

Accepted Answer

A) calyx 
B) urinary bladder 
C) Bowman capsule 
D) loop of Henle 
E) renal cortex
F)collecting tubule
G)proximal convoluted tubule
H)renal medulla
I)ureters
J)renal pyramids
K)juxtaglomerular apparatus
L)glomerulus
M)urethra
N)distal convoluted tubule
O)renal pelvis 
A) calyx 
B) urinary bladder 
C) Bowman capsule 
D) loop of Henle 
E) renal cortex
F)collecting tubule
G)proximal convoluted tubule
H)renal medulla
I)ureters
J)renal pyramids
K)juxtaglomerular apparatus
L)glomerulus
M)urethra
N)distal convoluted tubule
O)renal pelvis

Question 7

A full bladder contains folds in its wall called rugae.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The juxtaglomerular apparatus releases a hormone that helps the body regulate the pH of the blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In the male,the urethra is part of two systems: the urinary system and the reproductive system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Urinalysis can be used to help diagnose diabetes mellitus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The right kidney is slightly lower than the left kidney.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Urinalysis can sometimes be used to detect inborn errors of metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which hormone tends to decrease the amount of urine produced?

Accepted Answer

A)  antidiuretic hormone 
B)  aldosterone 
C)  atrial natriuretic hormone 
D)  both A and B 
A)  antidiuretic hormone 
B)  aldosterone 
C)  atrial natriuretic hormone 
D)  both A and B

Question 14

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description.
-actions of this hormone result in the production of a smaller volume of urine

Accepted Answer

A) secretion 
B) polyuria 
C) filtration 
D) ADH 
E) oliguria
F)uremia
G)ANH
H)resorption
I)micturition 
A) secretion 
B) polyuria 
C) filtration 
D) ADH 
E) oliguria
F)uremia
G)ANH
H)resorption
I)micturition

Question 15

Match each disorder to its corresponding description or definition.
-refers to kidney disease,especially inflammatory conditions

Accepted Answer

A) renal calculi 
B) nephrotic syndrome 
C) cystitis 
D) urinary retention 
E) glycosuria
F)hydronephrosis
G)urinary suppression
H)glomerulonephritis
I)incontinence
J)nephritis 
A) renal calculi 
B) nephrotic syndrome 
C) cystitis 
D) urinary retention 
E) glycosuria
F)hydronephrosis
G)urinary suppression
H)glomerulonephritis
I)incontinence
J)nephritis

Question 16

MATCHING
Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description.
-structure that releases hormones that can cause constriction of blood vessels and raise blood pressure

Accepted Answer

A) calyx 
B) urinary bladder 
C) Bowman capsule 
D) loop of Henle 
E) renal cortex
F)collecting tubule
G)proximal convoluted tubule
H)renal medulla
I)ureters
J)renal pyramids
K)juxtaglomerular apparatus
L)glomerulus
M)urethra
N)distal convoluted tubule
O)renal pelvis 
A) calyx 
B) urinary bladder 
C) Bowman capsule 
D) loop of Henle 
E) renal cortex
F)collecting tubule
G)proximal convoluted tubule
H)renal medulla
I)ureters
J)renal pyramids
K)juxtaglomerular apparatus
L)glomerulus
M)urethra
N)distal convoluted tubule
O)renal pelvis

Question 17

Name the hormones that affect urine production.Give their function and their source.

Accepted Answer

Several hormones play a role in regulati

Question 18

A failure in resorption causes glycosuria.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Explain the symptoms of nephrotic syndrome.How are all of these symptoms related to the loss of protein from the blood?

Accepted Answer

Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder

Question 20

The urethra is the last part of the urinary system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 20: The Urinary System

The kidneys are protected by the lower part of the rib cage and the muscles of the back.

Filtration occurs only in the renal corpuscle.

The adult bladder can hold more than 300 ml of urine.

The order in which filtrate flows through the nephron is the Bowman capsule,proximal convoluted tubule,distal convoluted tubule,loop of Henle,and the collecting tubule.

Which of the following statements is untrue of the kidneys?

MATCHING Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. -the outer portion of the kidney

A full bladder contains folds in its wall called rugae.

The juxtaglomerular apparatus releases a hormone that helps the body regulate the pH of the blood.

In the male,the urethra is part of two systems: the urinary system and the reproductive system.

Urinalysis can be used to help diagnose diabetes mellitus.

The right kidney is slightly lower than the left kidney.

Urinalysis can sometimes be used to detect inborn errors of metabolism.

Which hormone tends to decrease the amount of urine produced?

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. -actions of this hormone result in the production of a smaller volume of urine

Match each disorder to its corresponding description or definition. -refers to kidney disease,especially inflammatory conditions

MATCHING Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. -structure that releases hormones that can cause constriction of blood vessels and raise blood pressure

Name the hormones that affect urine production.Give their function and their source.

A failure in resorption causes glycosuria.

Explain the symptoms of nephrotic syndrome.How are all of these symptoms related to the loss of protein from the blood?

The urethra is the last part of the urinary system.

An Introduction to the Structure and Function of the Body

Chemistry of Life

Cells

Tissues

Organ Systems of the Body

Mechanisms of Disease

The Integumentary System and Body Membranes

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

The Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart

The Circulation of the Blood

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Nutrition and Metabolism

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive Systems

Growth and Development

Genetics and Genetic Diseases

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