Question 1

Whenever sodium ions are reabsorbed through the wall of the renal tubule by active transport,the chloride ions are

Accepted Answer

A)   reabsorbed by active transport.
B)   reabsorbed passively by electrical attraction.
C)   secreted by active transport.
D)   secreted by simple diffusion.
E)   secreted by facilitated diffusion.F) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ arteriole supplies blood to the...

Question 3

If a substance is transported from the plasma of the peritubular capillary into the fluid of the renal tubule,it is said to be

Accepted Answer

A)   filtered.
B)   absorbed.
C)   secreted.
D)   reabsorbed.
E)   retained.F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 4

The reabsorption of sodium under the influence of aldosterone occurs primarily in the

Accepted Answer

A)   glomerular capsule.
B)   nephron loop.
C)   proximal convoluted tubule.
D)   distal convoluted tubule.
E)   renal pelvis.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 5

When the concentration of water in body fluids increases,the secretion of ADH increases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The stretch receptors of the micturition reflex are in the

Accepted Answer

A)   sacral portion of the spinal cord.
B)   medulla oblongata.
C)   urinary bladder.
D)   hypothalamus.
E)   brain.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

As a result of excessively low arterial blood pressure,glomerular hydrostatic pressure

Accepted Answer

A)   rises and filtration increases.
B)   rises and filtration decreases.
C)   drops and filtration increases.
D)   drops and filtration decreases.
E)   increases and causes glomerular damage.F) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 8

The functional unit of the kidney is the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The functional unit of the kidney is...

Question 9

The tuft of capillaries located between the afferent and efferent arterioles is the _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The tuft of capillaries located between the...

Question 10

Which of the following is correct concerning the location of the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

A)   The right kidney is usually higher than the left kidney.
B)   They are located behind the parietal peritoneum.
C)   Their upper borders are about at the level of the third lumbar vertebra.
D)   They are located against the anterior wall of the abdominal cavity.
E)   They are located behind the visceral peritoneum.F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 11

A __________ transports urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________ transports urine from the kidney...

Question 12

Glomerular filtrate is least likely to contain

Accepted Answer

A)   plasma proteins.
B)   glucose molecules.
C)   amino acid molecules.
D)   bicarbonate ions.
E)   water molecules.F) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 13

During a kidney transplant procedure,the renal artery and vein of the donor kidney are connected to the recipient's

Accepted Answer

A)   renal artery and vein.
B)   iliac artery and vein.
C)   aorta and inferior vena cava.
D)   aorta and portal vein.
E)   renal artery and inferior vena cava.F) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 14

Glomerular filtrate has a composition similar to tissue fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Gout is a condition in which the plasma has an abnormally high concentration of

Accepted Answer

A)   uric acid.
B)   urea.
C)   calcium ions.
D)   amino acids.
E)   phosphate ions.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 16

If the arteriole that supplies blood to the glomerulus becomes constricted,

Accepted Answer

A)   blood flow into the efferent arteriole increases.
B)   the glomerular filtration rate decreases.
C)   hydrostatic pressure in the glomerulus increases.
D)   the protein concentration of the glomerular filtrate increases.
E)   the glomerular filtration rate increases.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

Kidney stones are least likely to be composed of

Accepted Answer

A)   uric acid.
B)   calcium oxalate.
C)   cholesterol.
D)   magnesium phosphates.
E)   calcium phosphate.F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

The urethra transports urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Water reabsorption occurs throughout the proximal tubule by the passive process of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Water reabsorption occurs throughout the proximal tubule...

Question 20

Cystitis occurs more commonly in women than in men because the

Accepted Answer

A)   female urethra is shorter than that of the male.
B)   male is more resistant to infections.
C)   female bladder is larger.
D)   male bladder wall is thicker.
E)   female is less resistant to infections.F) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Exam 17: Urinary System

If the arteriole that supplies blood to the glomerulus becomes constricted,

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Water reabsorption occurs throughout the proximal tubule by the passive process of ________.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The stretch receptors of the micturition reflex are in the

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

As a result of excessively low arterial blood pressure,glomerular hydrostatic pressure

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

During a kidney transplant procedure,the renal artery and vein of the donor kidney are connected to the recipient's

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Gout is a condition in which the plasma has an abnormally high concentration of

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The tuft of capillaries located between the afferent and efferent arterioles is the _________.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

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

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

A __________ transports urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The reabsorption of sodium under the influence of aldosterone occurs primarily in the

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Glomerular filtrate has a composition similar to tissue fluid.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Cystitis occurs more commonly in women than in men because the

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The functional unit of the kidney is the ________.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Whenever sodium ions are reabsorbed through the wall of the renal tubule by active transport,the chloride ions are

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Kidney stones are least likely to be composed of

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which of the following is correct concerning the location of the kidneys?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Glomerular filtrate is least likely to contain

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The urethra transports urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

If a substance is transported from the plasma of the peritubular capillary into the fluid of the renal tubule,it is said to be

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

When the concentration of water in body fluids increases,the secretion of ADH increases.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified