Question 1

Glomerular endothelium is similar to tissue capillary endothelium in that both have approximately the same number of pores, or fenestrations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Glomerular filtration rate can never be zero.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Intense exercise causes temporary proteinuria. This is probably caused by an increase in permeability of the nephron's filtration membrane.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The kidneys are located in the right and left iliac regions of the abdomen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Mesangial cells may have a role in regulating blood flow through the glomerular loop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Freshly voided urine is generally acidic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The hilum is a concave notch on the lateral side of the kidney.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In the average bladder, about 500 ml of urine causes moderate distention and a desire to void.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Match each of the structures of the nephron with its description, function, or location.
-Structure other than the collecting duct in which adjustment of blood pH can occur

Accepted Answer

A)  Distal convoluted tubule
B)  Glomerulus
C)  Glomerular capsule
D)  Nephron loop
E)  Proximal convoluted tubuleF) Collecting ductG) Peritubular capillaryH) Vasa rectaI) D) and F)
J) C) and G)

Question 10

Match each of the structures of the nephron with its description, function, or location.
-Name given to the blood vessel surrounding the nephron loop

Accepted Answer

A)  Distal convoluted tubule
B)  Glomerulus
C)  Glomerular capsule
D)  Nephron loop
E)  Proximal convoluted tubuleF) Collecting ductG) Peritubular capillaryH) Vasa rectaI) F) and G)
J) None of the above

Question 11

The yellowish pigment in the urine is derived from the breakdown of old red blood cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The kidneys are surrounded by fat and are enclosed by the parietal peritoneum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Of all the blood pumped per minute by the heart, approximately ____ goes through the kidneys.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Both sodium and glucose are moved into the peritubular capillaries by the active transport process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The ion most likely to be reabsorbed after the reabsorption of sodium ions is:

Accepted Answer

A)  potassium.
B)  chloride.
C)  phosphate.
D)  both B and C.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

What structures make up the renal corpuscle?

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Question 17

The proximal tubule is the second part of the nephron but the first part of the renal tubules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is not a primary function of the nephron loop?

Accepted Answer

A)  The nephron loop reabsorbs water from the tubule fluid in its descending limb.
B)  In addition to reabsorption, the nephron loop secretes hydrogen ions.
C)  By reabsorbing salt from its ascending limb, it makes the tubule fluid hypoosmotic.
D)  Reabsorption of salt in the ascending limb also creates and maintains a high osmotic pressure.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Just like the kidneys, the ureters are retroperitoneal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The movement of substances out of the _____ best describes secretion in the formation of urine.

Accepted Answer

A)  blood into the tubule
B)  blood into the glomerular capsule
C)  tubules into interstitial fluids
D)  glomerulus into the tubulesE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Exam 42: Urinary System

In the average bladder, about 500 ml of urine causes moderate distention and a desire to void.

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Intense exercise causes temporary proteinuria. This is probably caused by an increase in permeability of the nephron's filtration membrane.

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The proximal tubule is the second part of the nephron but the first part of the renal tubules.

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The kidneys are located in the right and left iliac regions of the abdomen.

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Both sodium and glucose are moved into the peritubular capillaries by the active transport process.

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Match each of the structures of the nephron with its description, function, or location. -Name given to the blood vessel surrounding the nephron loop

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The kidneys are surrounded by fat and are enclosed by the parietal peritoneum.

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Glomerular endothelium is similar to tissue capillary endothelium in that both have approximately the same number of pores, or fenestrations.

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Of all the blood pumped per minute by the heart, approximately ____ goes through the kidneys.

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Which of the following is not a primary function of the nephron loop?

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Just like the kidneys, the ureters are retroperitoneal.

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The hilum is a concave notch on the lateral side of the kidney.

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Match each of the structures of the nephron with its description, function, or location. -Structure other than the collecting duct in which adjustment of blood pH can occur

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What structures make up the renal corpuscle?

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The movement of substances out of the _____ best describes secretion in the formation of urine.

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The ion most likely to be reabsorbed after the reabsorption of sodium ions is:

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The yellowish pigment in the urine is derived from the breakdown of old red blood cells.

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Glomerular filtration rate can never be zero.

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Freshly voided urine is generally acidic.

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Mesangial cells may have a role in regulating blood flow through the glomerular loop.

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