Question 1

Urine is carried from the kidneys to the urinary bladder by the

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A)   urethra.
B)   ureter.
C)   calyces.
D)   renal columns.
E)   renal tubules.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 2

Tubular secretion occurs in which of the following structures?

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A)   glomerulus
B)   urethra
C)   renal pelvis
D)   distal convoluted tubule
E)   collecting ductF) C) and D)
G) B) and D) D

Question 3

By the time filtrate reaches the tip of the loop of Henle, _____ of the filtrate volume has been reabsorbed.

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A)   65%
B)   75%
C)   80%
D)   95%
E)   100%F) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

The ability of the kidney to concentrate urine depends on

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A)   proximal convoluted tubule reabsorption.
B)   a high medullary concentration gradient.
C)   osmosis.
D)   rapid removal of filtrate.
E)   a low medullary concentration gradient.F) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

Filtration slits is the name given to the

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A)   points where the afferent arterioles enter the renal corpuscle.
B)   openings between the endothelial cells of the glomerular capillaries.
C)   gaps between the podocyte processes in the visceral layer of Bowman's capsule.
D)   basement membrane of the glomerular endothelium.
E)   active transport channels.F) B) and C)
G) D) and E)

Question 6

The openings between the endothelial cells of the glomerular capillaries are called

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A)   fenestrae.
B)   gap junctions.
C)   filtration slits.
D)   macula densa.
E)   membrane channels.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

Increased aldosterone causes increased

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A)   urine volume.
B)   sodium secretion.
C)   potassium secretion.
D)   reabsorption of hydrogen ions.
E)   filtrate formation.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

Urea is

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A)   secreted into the filtrate by cells of the distal convoluted tubule.
B)   diffuse out of the collecting ducts into the interstitial fluid of the medulla and then diffuse into the descending loop of Henle.
C)   completely reabsorbed by the nephron.
D)   actively transported into the filtrate by cells of the collecting duct.
E)   None of these choices is correct.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

The collecting duct becomes more permeable to water when

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A)   colloid osmotic pressure increases.
B)   ADH production increases.
C)   plasma osmolality decreases.
D)   aldosterone production decreases.
E)   ADH production decreases.F) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 10

The kidneys produce renin when

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A)   the urine becomes acidic.
B)   the peritubular capillaries dilate.
C)   the blood pressure in the afferent arteriole decreases.
D)   sodium chloride concentration in the distal convoluted tubule increases.
E)   the blood pressure in the afferent arteriole increases.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

The renal corpuscle connects to the

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A)   loop of Henle.
B)   collecting duct.
C)   distal convoluted tubule.
D)   renal convoluted tubule.
E)   proximal convoluted tubule.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

An obstruction in the afferent arteriole would reduce the flow of blood into the

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A)   glomerulus.
B)   renal artery.
C)   macula densa.
D)   efferent arteriole.
E)   arcuate artery.F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 13

Angiotensin II

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A)   is a potent vasodilator.
B)   stimulates aldosterone secretion.
C)   is formed from angiotensin I by the action of renin.
D)   acts on the collecting ducts to increase reabsorption of water.
E)   decreases blood pressure.F) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 14

Consumption of alcohol increases urine production by

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A)   decreasing the blood pressure.
B)   causing retention of sodium ions.
C)   inhibiting the release of ADH from the posterior pituitary.
D)   stimulating the release of aldosterone from the adrenals.
E)   stimulating the release of ADH from the posterior pituitary.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

What muscle is responsible for contraction of the urinary bladder during micturition?

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A)   trigone
B)   internal urinary sphincter
C)   micturition mucle
D)   detrusor muscleE) B) and C)
F) None of the above D

Question 16

A 15% increase in blood pressure would result in which of the following changes in ADH secretion?

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A)   increased secretion
B)   decreased secretion
C)   no change in secretionD) A) and C)
E) All of the above

Question 17

Arrange the following in the sequence in which filtrate moves through them. (1)  loop of Henle
(2)  Bowman's capsule
(3)  distal convoluted tubule
(4)  proximal convoluted tubule

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

Question 18

Renal blood flow per minute can be calculated if you know the clearance calculation for ____ as well as the person's hematocrit.

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A)   ADH
B)   PAH
C)   insulin
D)   aldosterone
E)   glucoseF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

Decreased blood pressure in the afferent arterioles results in

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A)   increased renin secretion.
B)   decreased ADH secretion.
C)   suppression of thirst.
D)   stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system.
E)   decreased renin secretion.F) B) and E)
G) B) and C) A

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true?

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A)   Most filtrate (99%)  is eliminated as urine.
B)   Normal filtrate contains a large amount of protein.
C)   Reabsorption of water in the filtrate may be hormonally controlled.
D)   Sodium ions are secreted into the filtrate of the proximal convoluted tubule.
E)   Hormones play a minor role in fluid homeostasis.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Exam 26: Urinary System

Urine is carried from the kidneys to the urinary bladder by the

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Tubular secretion occurs in which of the following structures?

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By the time filtrate reaches the tip of the loop of Henle, _____ of the filtrate volume has been reabsorbed.

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The ability of the kidney to concentrate urine depends on

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Filtration slits is the name given to the

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The openings between the endothelial cells of the glomerular capillaries are called

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Increased aldosterone causes increased

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Urea is

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The collecting duct becomes more permeable to water when

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The kidneys produce renin when

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The renal corpuscle connects to the

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An obstruction in the afferent arteriole would reduce the flow of blood into the

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Angiotensin II

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Consumption of alcohol increases urine production by

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What muscle is responsible for contraction of the urinary bladder during micturition?

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A 15% increase in blood pressure would result in which of the following changes in ADH secretion?

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Arrange the following in the sequence in which filtrate moves through them. (1) loop of Henle (2) Bowman's capsule (3) distal convoluted tubule (4) proximal convoluted tubule

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Renal blood flow per minute can be calculated if you know the clearance calculation for ____ as well as the person's hematocrit.

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Decreased blood pressure in the afferent arterioles results in

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Which of the following statements is true?

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