Question 1

-The diagram is a sagittal section of the kidney. What does "D" represent?

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A)   renal pelvis
B)   medulla
C)   cortex
D)   renal capsule
E)   ureter

Question 2

In glomerular nephritis, proteins and white blood cells enter the filtrate resulting in

Accepted Answer

A)   increased reabsorption of water.
B)   increased reabsorption of sodium.
C)   increased secretion of sodium.
D)   increased urine output.
E)   decreased urine output.

Question 3

Match the term with the appropriate definition.
-urine

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A)  amount of blood flowing through kidneys per minute
B)  amount of plasma filtered through filtration membrane
C)  movement of plasma across filtration membrane
D)  movement of substances from filtrate back into blood
E)  non-reabsorbed filtrate

Question 4

The countercurrent multiplier system

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A)   is found in the collecting duct.
B)   is assisted by hormones.
C)   has fluid flowing in parallel tubes in opposite directions.
D)   maintains the solute concentration of the medullary interstitial fluid.
E)   has fluid flowing in parallel tubes in opposite directions and maintains the solute concentration of the medullary interstitial fluid.

Question 5

Autoregulation in the kidney involves changes in the degree of

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A)   constriction of afferent arterioles.
B)   sympathetic stimulation.
C)   aldosterone secretion.
D)   ADH secretion.
E)   None of these choices is correct.

Question 6

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-arcuate arteries

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A)  supplies blood to the glomerulus
B)  enlarged proximal end of nephron
C)  gaps between the podocyte processes
D)  plexus of capillaries around tubules
E)  arteries that arch over bases of the pyramids

Question 7

When sodium is actively transported from tubular cells to the interstitial fluid,

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A)   no energy is needed.
B)   glucose and amino acids are countertransported at the same time.
C)   Na+ concentration gradient is established between the tubule lumen and tubule cell.
D)   water is countertransported by carrier molecules.
E)   water is secreted.

Question 8

The kidney dialysis machine is an example of a mechanical

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A)   active transport system.
B)   countercurrent system.
C)   cotransport system.
D)   sorting system.
E)   toy.

Question 9

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-filtration slits

Accepted Answer

A)  supplies blood to the glomerulus
B)  enlarged proximal end of nephron
C)  gaps between the podocyte processes
D)  plexus of capillaries around tubules
E)  arteries that arch over bases of the pyramids

Question 10

Blood loss that occurs during surgery will stimulate cells in the

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A)   efferent arteriole.
B)   wall of the right atrium.
C)   proprioceptors.
D)   juxtaglomerular apparatus.
E)   None of these choices is correct.

Question 11

Cortical tissue located between the pyramids is called the

Accepted Answer

A)   calyx tissue.
B)   renal papillae.
C)   renal columns.
D)   medullary rays.
E)   renal corpuscles.

Question 12

What is the effect of intense sympathetic stimulation on the GFR?

Accepted Answer

A)   GFR increases
B)   GFR decreases
C)   GFR is not affected
D)   GFR increases, then decreases

Question 13

Match the hormone with the function.
-aldosterone

Accepted Answer

A)  increases water permeability in the distal convoluted tubule and collecting ducts
B)  affects Na+ and Cl- transport in the nephron and collecting duct
C)  causes production of Angiotensin II
D)  acts as a vasoconstrictor and stimulates aldosterone secretion
E)  produced by heart, inhibits ADH production, reduces ability of the kidney to concentrate urine

Question 14

-The diagram is a sagittal section of the kidney. What does "E" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)   renal pelvis
B)   medulla
C)   cortex
D)   renal capsule
E)   ureter

Question 15

Match the term with the appropriate definition.
-filtration fraction

Accepted Answer

A)  amount of blood flowing through kidneys per minute
B)  amount of plasma filtered through filtration membrane
C)  movement of plasma across filtration membrane
D)  movement of substances from filtrate back into blood
E)  non-reabsorbed filtrate

Question 16

What part of the urinary bladder expands very little during bladder filling?

Accepted Answer

A)   the fundus
B)   the trigone
C)   the neck
D)   transitional epithelium

Question 17

Match the organ with the appropriate function.
-ureter

Accepted Answer

A)  stores urine until voiding
B)  transports urine from kidney to urinary bladder
C)  organ that forms urine
D)  transports urine from bladder to outside of body
E)  basic functional unit of the kidney

Question 18

In the ascending limb of the loop of Henle,

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A)   water can easily enter or leave.
B)   potassium and chloride are cotransported with sodium across the apical membrane.
C)   calcium ions are actively transported across the basal membrane.
D)   potassium is concentrated in the filtrate.
E)   the filtrate does not change.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   Only sodium diffuses from the descending limb.
B)   Solutes are actively transported from the ascending limb.
C)   Na+ and Cl- ions are actively transported into the vasa recta.
D)   The osmolality of the descending limb decreases as filtrate moves through.
E)   Water moves by osmosis out of the ascending loop.

Question 20

Trace the path of a red blood cell from the renal artery to the glomerulus: (1)  interlobar artery
(2)  interlobular artery
(3)  segmental artery
(4)  arcuate artery
(5)  afferent arteriole

Accepted Answer

A)   1, 2, 3, 4, 5
B)   1, 4, 2, 3, 5
C)   3, 1, 2, 4, 5
D)   2, 1, 3, 5, 4
E)   1, 4, 3, 2

Exam 26: Urinary System

In the ascending limb of the loop of Henle,

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Which of the following statements is true?

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Match the term with the appropriate definition. -urine

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What part of the urinary bladder expands very little during bladder filling?

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-The diagram is a sagittal section of the kidney. What does "E" represent?

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Trace the path of a red blood cell from the renal artery to the glomerulus: (1) interlobar artery (2) interlobular artery (3) segmental artery (4) arcuate artery (5) afferent arteriole

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The kidney dialysis machine is an example of a mechanical

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Cortical tissue located between the pyramids is called the

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The countercurrent multiplier system

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-The diagram is a sagittal section of the kidney. What does "D" represent?

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What is the effect of intense sympathetic stimulation on the GFR?

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When sodium is actively transported from tubular cells to the interstitial fluid,

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Blood loss that occurs during surgery will stimulate cells in the

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Match the term with the appropriate definition. -filtration fraction

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Match the structure with the appropriate description. -filtration slits

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Autoregulation in the kidney involves changes in the degree of

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Match the hormone with the function. -aldosterone

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Match the structure with the appropriate description. -arcuate arteries

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Match the organ with the appropriate function. -ureter

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In glomerular nephritis, proteins and white blood cells enter the filtrate resulting in

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