Question 1

What is the proper order for the structures of the renal corpuscle through which a substance during filtration?
1) filtration slit (slit pore) 
2) capsular space
3) dense layer
4) capillary endothelium

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

Question 2

The inability of the kidneys to excrete adequately to maintain homeostasis is

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A)  glomerulonephritis.
B)  polycystic kidney disease.
C)  calculi.
D)  renal failure.
E)  hematuria.F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

The filtration of plasma takes place in the

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A)  nephron loop (loop of Henle) .
B)  distal convoluted tubule.
C)  papillary duct.
D)  renal corpuscle.
E)  ureter.F) C) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 4

Which of the following is not a normal constituent of urine?

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A)  hydrogen ions
B)  urea
C)  large proteins
D)  amino acids
E)  creatinineF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

Sympathetic stimulation of the kidney can do all of the following except

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A)  produce powerful vasoconstriction of the afferent arterioles.
B)  increase the glomerular filtration rate.
C)  trigger renin release.
D)  produce renal ischemia.
E)  reduce blood flow to kidneys.F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

A patient excretes a large volume of very dilute urine on a continuing basis.This is may be due to

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A)  excessive ADH secretion.
B)  absence of ADH.
C)  hematuric oliguria.
D)  overproduction of aldosterone.
E)  dilation of the afferent arterioles.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

A glomerulus is

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A)  the expanded end of a nephron.
B)  a knot of capillaries within the renal corpuscle.
C)  the source of erythropoietin.
D)  attached to the collecting duct.
E)  the horseshoe-shaped segment of the nephron.F) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

The glomeruli are best described as being tufts of

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A)  arteries.
B)  veins.
C)  venules.
D)  capillaries.
E)  arterioles.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

In glomerulonephritis,the normal filtration barrier is damaged and becomes far more permeable to plasma proteins,such as albumin along with other solutes.How would that affect glomerular filtration?

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GFR would go up for two reasons.(1)The l...

Question 10

The filtration pressure at the glomerulus is equal to

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A)  blood hydrostatic pressure - (capsular hydrostatic pressure + interstitial fluid osmotic pressure) .
B)  capsular hydrostatic pressure + capsular osmotic pressure + blood hydrostatic pressure) .
C)  glomerularhydrostatic pressure - (capsular hydrostatic pressure + glomerular capillary osmotic pressure) .
D)  (capsular hydrostatic pressure + capsular osmotic pressure) - blood hydrostatic pressure.
E)  blood hydrostatic pressure - (capsular hydrostatic pressure + capsularcolloid osmotic pressure) .F) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 11

Your doctor has diagnosed you with prostatitis,an inflammation and swelling involving the prostate gland.One of your primary symptoms is

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A)  dribbling urination.
B)  renal failure.
C)  hematuria.
D)  glycosuria.
E)  large amounts of dilute urine.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 12

During the micturition reflex,

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A)  stimulation of stretch receptors in the bladder wall sends impulses to the sacral cord.
B)  parasympathetic motor neurons that control the detrusor muscle become active.
C)  the internal sphincter is subconsciously relaxed.
D)  the external sphincter is consciously relaxed.
E)  All of the answers are correct.F) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

The primary function of the proximal convoluted tubule is

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A)  filtration.
B)  absorption of ions,organic molecules,vitamins,and water.
C)  secretion of acids and ammonia.
D)  secretion of drugs.
E)  adjusting the urine pH.F) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 14

Tubular reabsorption involves all of the following except

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A)  active transport.
B)  facilitated diffusion.
C)  cotransport.
D)  countertransport.
E)  stem cell movements.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

Secretion of hydrogen ion by the PCT is by the process of

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A)  diffusion.
B)  facilitated diffusion.
C)  active transport.
D)  cotransport.
E)  countertransport.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

Figure 26-1 The Structure of the Kidney
Use Figure 26-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "1 1."

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A)  renal pelvis
B)  minor calyx
C)  ureter
D)  major calyx
E)  renal columnF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following formulas will allow you to calculate correctly the net filtration pressure (FP) ? (Hint: CsHP is capsular hydrostatic pressure.)

Accepted Answer

A)  FP = BHP + CsHP - BCOP
B)  FP = BHP - (CsHP + BCOP) 
C)  FP = CsHP + BHP - BCOP
D)  FP = BCOP - BHP + CsHP
E)  FP = BCOP + (BHP - CsHP) F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

Which of the following descriptions best matches the term calyx?

Accepted Answer

A)  It releases renin.
B)  It creates high interstitial NaCl concentration.
C)  Final urine enters here.
D)  Initial filtrate enters here.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

What is the creatinine clearance test? How can it be used to estimate GFR? How accurate is it?

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This test relies on measuring total crea...

Question 20

The cavity of the kidney that receives urine from the calyces is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  renal papilla.
B)  renal pelvis.
C)  renal medulla.
D)  renal cortex.
E)  renal sinus.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Exam 26: The Urinary System

The cavity of the kidney that receives urine from the calyces is called the

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The inability of the kidneys to excrete adequately to maintain homeostasis is

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The glomeruli are best described as being tufts of

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Which of the following formulas will allow you to calculate correctly the net filtration pressure (FP) ? (Hint: CsHP is capsular hydrostatic pressure.)

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A glomerulus is

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Figure 26-1 The Structure of the Kidney Use Figure 26-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "1 1."

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The filtration of plasma takes place in the

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What is the proper order for the structures of the renal corpuscle through which a substance during filtration? 1) filtration slit (slit pore) 2) capsular space 3) dense layer 4) capillary endothelium

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Which of the following descriptions best matches the term calyx?

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The filtration pressure at the glomerulus is equal to

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In glomerulonephritis,the normal filtration barrier is damaged and becomes far more permeable to plasma proteins,such as albumin along with other solutes.How would that affect glomerular filtration?

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Tubular reabsorption involves all of the following except

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A patient excretes a large volume of very dilute urine on a continuing basis.This is may be due to

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During the micturition reflex,

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The primary function of the proximal convoluted tubule is

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Your doctor has diagnosed you with prostatitis,an inflammation and swelling involving the prostate gland.One of your primary symptoms is

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Secretion of hydrogen ion by the PCT is by the process of

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What is the creatinine clearance test? How can it be used to estimate GFR? How accurate is it?

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