Question 1

Blood flow into what structure would be affected by an obstruction in the glomerulus?

Accepted Answer

A)   Renal artery
B)   Proximal convoluted tubule
C)   Efferent arteriole
D)   Collecting duct
E)   Afferent arterioleF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

Shock-wave lithotripsy is a procedure for __________ kidney stones.

Accepted Answer

A)   detecting
B)   fragmenting
C)   preventing
D)   visualizing
E)   experimentally causingF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 3

What two structures constitute the renal corpuscle?

Accepted Answer

A)   Glomerulus and glomerularcapsule
B)   Glomerulus and renal tubule
C)   Renal tubule and glomerular capsule
D)   Renal tubule and collecting duct
E)   Glomerulus and collecting ductF) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

Afferent arterioles are branches of the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   renal arteries
B)   arcuate arteries
C)   interlobar arteries
D)   cortical radiatearteries
E)   efferent arteriolesF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

The efferent arteriole supplies blood to the capillaries of the glomerulus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Where is the micturition reflex center located?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sacral portion of the spinal cord
B)   Medulla oblongata
C)   Pons
D)   Hypothalamus
E)   Cerebral cortexF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

Where are the renal pyramids located within the kidney?

Accepted Answer

A)   Renal medulla
B)   Renal cortex
C)   Renal sinus
D)   Renal pelvis
E)   Renal capsuleF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 8

A(n) __________ transports urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) __________ transports urine from the kidney...

Question 9

Why is the right kidney lower in the abdominal cavity than the left kidney?

Accepted Answer

A)   The right kidney is smaller than the left kidney.
B)   The liver is large and takes up more space on the right.
C)   The left kidney is attached to the spleen.
D)   The large instestine pushes the right kidney inferiorly.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

If the filtration membrane were made more porous, how would this affect the glomerular filtration rate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Increase in glomerular filtration rate
B)   Decrease in glomerular filtration rate
C)   No change in glomerular filtration rateD) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 11

The triangular area on the internal floor of the urinary bladder with an opening at each of its angles is called the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The triangular area on the internal floor...

Question 12

Substance A is transported from the fluid of the renal tubule into the plasma of the peritubular capillary. Substance A is said to be __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   filtered
B)   absorbed
C)   secreted
D)   reabsorbed
E)   excretedF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

An automatic bladder is one that empties too frequently, and the person does not have voluntary control over when to empty his or her bladder. This disorder is a result of neurological damage to which location?

Accepted Answer

A)   Spinal cord above the sacral region
B)   Spinal cord below the sacral region
C)   Sensory nerve of the micturition reflex
D)   Motor nerve of the micturition reflex
E)   Receptors on the detrusor muscleF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

Urine is forced along the length of the ureter by peristaltic waves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is a function of the kindeys?

Accepted Answer

A)   Synthesis of vitamin D
B)   Digestion of chemicals
C)   Regulation of blood-glucose levels
D)   Excretion of carbon dioxide
E)   Regulation of lymphocyte productionF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

Where are the stretch receptorsof the micturition reflex located?

Accepted Answer

A)   Renal artery
B)   Ureter
C)   Urinary bladder
D)   Hypothalamus
E)   NephronF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

Sodium ions are reabsorbed through the wall of the renal tubule by active transport. As a result, what happens to chloride ions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Chloride ions are reabsorbed by active transport.
B)   Chloride ions are reabsorbed passively by electrical attraction.
C)   Chloride ions are secreted by active transport.
D)   Chloride ions are secreted by simple diffusion.
E)   Chloride ions are secreted by facilitated diffusion.F) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

Decrease in albumin in the blood would __________ glomerular filtration pressure and __________ glomerular filtration rate.

Accepted Answer

A)   decrease; decrease
B)   increase; increase
C)   decrease; increase
D)   increase; decreaseE) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 19

What is the effector of the micturition reflex?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sacral portion of the spinal cord
B)   Ureter
C)   Nephron
D)   Glomerulus
E)   Detrusor muscleF) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 20

What would be the likely outcome if tubular reabsorption in the nephron did not occur?

Accepted Answer

A)   Accumulation of toxic waste in the blood
B)   Excessive loss of fluids and, eventually, death
C)   Cessation of urination
D)   Excessive retention of electrolytes and glucoseE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 17: Urinary System

If the filtration membrane were made more porous, how would this affect the glomerular filtration rate?

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Sodium ions are reabsorbed through the wall of the renal tubule by active transport. As a result, what happens to chloride ions?

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Blood flow into what structure would be affected by an obstruction in the glomerulus?

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What would be the likely outcome if tubular reabsorption in the nephron did not occur?

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Shock-wave lithotripsy is a procedure for __________ kidney stones.

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An automatic bladder is one that empties too frequently, and the person does not have voluntary control over when to empty his or her bladder. This disorder is a result of neurological damage to which location?

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Decrease in albumin in the blood would __________ glomerular filtration pressure and __________ glomerular filtration rate.

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Where is the micturition reflex center located?

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The efferent arteriole supplies blood to the capillaries of the glomerulus.

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What is the effector of the micturition reflex?

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A(n) __________ transports urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.

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Urine is forced along the length of the ureter by peristaltic waves.

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What is a function of the kindeys?

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Why is the right kidney lower in the abdominal cavity than the left kidney?

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Afferent arterioles are branches of the __________.

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Substance A is transported from the fluid of the renal tubule into the plasma of the peritubular capillary. Substance A is said to be __________.

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Where are the stretch receptorsof the micturition reflex located?

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Where are the renal pyramids located within the kidney?

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What two structures constitute the renal corpuscle?

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The triangular area on the internal floor of the urinary bladder with an opening at each of its angles is called the __________.

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