Question 1

The position of the kidneys in the abdominal cavity is stabilized by

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A)  the overlying peritoneum.
B)  contact with adjacent visceral organs.
C)  supporting connective tissues.
D)  the renal fascia.
E)  All of the answers are correct.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following substances undergo tubular secretion?

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A)  water
B)  glucose
C)  ammonium ions
D)  sodium ions
E)  All of the answers are correct.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

The urinary system regulates blood volume and pressure by

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A)  adjusting the volume of water lost in urine.
B)  releasing erythropoietin.
C)  releasing renin.
D)  regulating NaCl levels in the blood.
E)  All of the answers are correct.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

A transport mechanism that can move a substance against a concentration gradient by using cellular energy is

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A)  simple diffusion.
B)  facilitated diffusion.
C)  osmosis.
D)  bulk transport.
E)  active transport.F) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 5

Glomerular (Bowman's) capsule and the glomerulus make up the

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A)  renal pyramid.
B)  nephron loop (loop of Henle) .
C)  renal corpuscle.
D)  renal papilla.
E)  collecting tubule system.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

The cells of the macula densa and the juxtaglomerular cells form the

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A)  renal corpuscle.
B)  filtration membrane.
C)  nephron loop (loop of Henle) .
D)  juxtaglomerular complex.
E)  afferent arteriole.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Glomerulonephritis may occur as a consequence of an infection with the bacterium

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A)  Clostridium difficile.
B)  varicella.
C)  Streptococcus.
D)  MRSA.
E)  All of the answers are correct.F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 8

The ________ is the plasma concentration at which a specific compound will begin appearing in the urine.

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A)  tubular maximum
B)  hydrostatic threshold
C)  blood colloid maximum
D)  osmotic pressure
E)  renal thresholdF) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 9

If heavy exercise reduces blood flow to the kidneys,which of the following might occur?

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A)  presence of protein in urine
B)  presence of blood in urine
C)  permanent kidney injury
D)  damage to the glomeruli
E)  All of the answers are correct.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

Figure 26-1 The Structure of the Kidney
Use Figure 26-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "4."

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A)  renal pelvis
B)  minor calyx
C)  ureter
D)  major calyx
E)  renal columnF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

Urine is eliminated through the

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A)  liver.
B)  urinary bladder.
C)  kidney.
D)  ureter.
E)  urethra.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

Substances secreted by the distal convoluted tubule include

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A)  hydrogen ions.
B)  penicillin.
C)  creatinine.
D)  potassium ions.
E)  All of the answers are correct.F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

Under normal conditions,glomerular filtration depends on three main pressures.From the list below,what are these three main pressures?
1) blood hydrostatic pressure
2) capsular hydrostatic pressure
3) capsular colloid osmotic pressure
4) blood colloid osmotic pressure
5) urinary bladder hydrostatic pressure

Accepted Answer

A)  1,2,and 3 are correct.
B)  2,3,and 4 are correct.
C)  3,4,and 5 are correct.
D)  1,2,and 4 are correct.
E)  2,4,and 5 are correct.F) B) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 14

Figure 26-2 The Nephron
Use Figure 26-2 to answer the following questions:
-Which area is sensitive to aldosterone?

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A)  2
B)  1
C)  4
D)  3
E)  5F) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

The region known as the macula densa is part of

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A)  the proximal convoluted tubule.
B)  the distal convoluted tubule.
C)  the collecting duct.
D)  the nephron loop (loop of Henle) .
E)  glomerular (Bowman's) capsule.F) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 16

You complain to the doctor about constant pain and discomfort in the low back area.What test might logically be recommended?

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A)  an MRI
B)  a pyelogram
C)  a liver biopsy
D)  an angiogram
E)  a liver enzyme assayF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

When the level of ADH (antidiuretic hormone) decreases,

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A)  a concentrated urine is produced.
B)  less urine is produced.
C)  the osmolarity of the urine decreases.
D)  permeability to water in the collecting system increases.
E)  water reabsorption increases in the loop of Henle.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

The renal veins drain into the

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A)  abdominal aorta.
B)  renal arteries.
C)  inferior vena cava.
D)  segmental arteries.
E)  peritubular capillaries.F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

Triangular or conical structures located in the renal medulla are called

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A)  pyramids.
B)  renal columns.
C)  renal pelvises.
D)  nephrons.
E)  calyces.F) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 20

Major calyces are

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A)  large branches of the renal pelvis.
B)  expanded ends of nephrons.
C)  basic functional layers of the kidney.
D)  conical structures that are located in the renal medulla.
E)  the expanded ends of renal pyramids.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Exam 26: The Urinary System

Urine is eliminated through the

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Figure 26-2 The Nephron Use Figure 26-2 to answer the following questions: -Which area is sensitive to aldosterone?

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A transport mechanism that can move a substance against a concentration gradient by using cellular energy is

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Glomerulonephritis may occur as a consequence of an infection with the bacterium

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The position of the kidneys in the abdominal cavity is stabilized by

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Triangular or conical structures located in the renal medulla are called

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The ________ is the plasma concentration at which a specific compound will begin appearing in the urine.

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Figure 26-1 The Structure of the Kidney Use Figure 26-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "4."

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The cells of the macula densa and the juxtaglomerular cells form the

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You complain to the doctor about constant pain and discomfort in the low back area.What test might logically be recommended?

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The region known as the macula densa is part of

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The renal veins drain into the

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When the level of ADH (antidiuretic hormone) decreases,

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Glomerular (Bowman's) capsule and the glomerulus make up the

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Substances secreted by the distal convoluted tubule include

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The urinary system regulates blood volume and pressure by

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If heavy exercise reduces blood flow to the kidneys,which of the following might occur?

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Major calyces are

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Which of the following substances undergo tubular secretion?

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Exam 26: The Urinary System

Urine is eliminated through the

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Figure 26-2 The Nephron Use Figure 26-2 to answer the following questions: -Which area is sensitive to aldosterone?

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A transport mechanism that can move a substance against a concentration gradient by using cellular energy is

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Glomerulonephritis may occur as a consequence of an infection with the bacterium

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The position of the kidneys in the abdominal cavity is stabilized by

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Triangular or conical structures located in the renal medulla are called

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The ________ is the plasma concentration at which a specific compound will begin appearing in the urine.

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Figure 26-1 The Structure of the Kidney Use Figure 26-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "4."

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The cells of the macula densa and the juxtaglomerular cells form the

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You complain to the doctor about constant pain and discomfort in the low back area.What test might logically be recommended?

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The region known as the macula densa is part of

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The renal veins drain into the

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When the level of ADH (antidiuretic hormone) decreases,

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Glomerular (Bowman's) capsule and the glomerulus make up the

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Substances secreted by the distal convoluted tubule include

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The urinary system regulates blood volume and pressure by

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If heavy exercise reduces blood flow to the kidneys,which of the following might occur?

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Major calyces are

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