Question 1

Place the parts of the nephron in order of how filtration would occur.1.ascending limb of loop;2.descending limb of loop;3.proximal convoluted tubule;4.glomerulus;5.collecting duct;6.distal convoluted tubule

Accepted Answer

A)  4,3,2,1,6,5
B)  1,2,3,4,5,6
C)  2,1,6,4,3,5
D)  1,2,4,3,6,5
E)  6,4,1,2,3,5F) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Approximately 99% of the water that is filtered in the glomerulus is reabsorbed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The success rate for a kidney transplant from even a relative is fairly low.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The kidneys convert vitamin D and thereby assist calcium homeostasis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is located within the glomerular capsule?

Accepted Answer

A)  the renal cortex
B)  the loop of Henle
C)  several collecting ducts
D)  a knot of capillaries
E)  the peritubular capillary networkF) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 6

Why is the dialysate continually replaced in hemodialysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  to maintain a favorable concentration gradient with the blood
B)  because it is easily infected
C)  because it enters the body and is absorbed
D)  because it is lost by urination
E)  because it biodegrades rapidlyF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

What are the two ways substances are removed from the blood and added to the forming urine?

Accepted Answer

A)  glomerular filtration and tubular secretion
B)  glomerular filtration and tubular reabsorption
C)  tubular secretion and tubular reabsorption
D)  glomerular secretion and tubular reabsorption
E)  glomerular secretion and tubular secretionF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

List the three processes involved in the formation of urine in order.1.tubular secretion;2.tubular reabsorption;3.glomerular filtration

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

The renal pyramids are located within the renal pelvis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which molecule is reabsorbed less than 50% during tubular reabsorption?

Accepted Answer

A)  urea
B)  water
C)  sodium
D)  glucose
E)  amino acidsF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 11

List the functions of the urinary system.

Accepted Answer

1.excretion of metabolic waste...

Question 12

Which of the following organs of the urinary system is the storage area for urine?

Accepted Answer

A)  bladder
B)  kidney
C)  ureter
D)  renal pelvis
E)  urethraF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

The renal pelvis is continuous with the

Accepted Answer

A)  renal cortex.
B)  bladder.
C)  urethra.
D)  ureter.
E)  nephrons.F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following is considered a secondary or additional function of the urinary system?

Accepted Answer

A)  synthesis of vitamin D
B)  excretion of metabolic wastes
C)  secretion of hormones
D)  maintenance of acid-base balance
E)  maintenance of water-salt balanceF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

If your blood pressure is high because of increased blood volume,what hormone will correct this?

Accepted Answer

A)  renin
B)  ADH
C)  ANH
D)  aldosterone
E)  testosteroneF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

Parts of the nephron are lined with epithelial cells containing large numbers of mitochondria to assist in diffusion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What effect does cellular respiration have on the pH of the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)  It does not affect the pH.
B)  It raises the pH.
C)  It lowers the pH.
D)  Increases the amount of hydrogen ions in the blooD.
E)  Decreases the amount of hydroxide ions in the blood.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 18

Which part of the nephron contains podocytes?

Accepted Answer

A)  distal convoluted tubule
B)  proximal convoluted tubule
C)  ascending limb of loop
D)  descending limb of loop
E)  glomerular capsuleF) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 19

While glucose is filtered out at the glomerulus,none is excreted in the urine.What happens to the glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is reabsorbed at the distal convoluted tubule.
B)  It is secreted at the proximal convoluted tubule.
C)  It is reabsorbed at the proximal convoluted tubule.
D)  It is secreted at the distal convoluted tubule.
E)  It is reabsorbed from the collecting duct.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

The kidneys excrete metabolic wastes,including urea,a by-product of glucose metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Urinary System

While glucose is filtered out at the glomerulus,none is excreted in the urine.What happens to the glucose?

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What are the two ways substances are removed from the blood and added to the forming urine?

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Place the parts of the nephron in order of how filtration would occur.1.ascending limb of loop;2.descending limb of loop;3.proximal convoluted tubule;4.glomerulus;5.collecting duct;6.distal convoluted tubule

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The kidneys excrete metabolic wastes,including urea,a by-product of glucose metabolism.

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The kidneys convert vitamin D and thereby assist calcium homeostasis.

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The success rate for a kidney transplant from even a relative is fairly low.

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What is located within the glomerular capsule?

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The renal pelvis is continuous with the

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Which part of the nephron contains podocytes?

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Approximately 99% of the water that is filtered in the glomerulus is reabsorbed.

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If your blood pressure is high because of increased blood volume,what hormone will correct this?

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Why is the dialysate continually replaced in hemodialysis?

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Which of the following is considered a secondary or additional function of the urinary system?

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Which of the following organs of the urinary system is the storage area for urine?

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What effect does cellular respiration have on the pH of the blood?

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Which molecule is reabsorbed less than 50% during tubular reabsorption?

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List the three processes involved in the formation of urine in order.1.tubular secretion;2.tubular reabsorption;3.glomerular filtration

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Parts of the nephron are lined with epithelial cells containing large numbers of mitochondria to assist in diffusion.

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List the functions of the urinary system.

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The renal pyramids are located within the renal pelvis.

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