Question 1

The internal space within each kidney that houses the blood vessels,lymphatic vessels,nerves,calyces,and renal pelvis is called the renal ____________.

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Question 2

In males,the proximal portion of the urethra is called the __________ urethra.

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Question 3

An obstruction in the glomerulus would affect the flow of blood into the

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A)  renal artery.
B)  proximal convoluted tubule.
C)  efferent arteriole.
D)  distal convoluted tubule.
E)  afferent arteriole.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Micturition

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A)  is another name for urination.
B)  is a reflex triggered by stretch receptors in the urinary bladder.
C)  requires the opening of two sphincters.
D)  requires contraction of the muscularis layer of the urinary bladder.
E)  All of the choices are correct.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Which is not a function of the urinary system?

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A)  Regulation of blood volume
B)  Excretion of wastes
C)  Regulation of erythrocyte production
D)  Regulation of lymphocyte production
E)  Storage of urineF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

From deep to superficial,the protective layers on the kidney are the

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A)  fibrous capsule,perinephric fat,renal fascia,paranephric fat.
B)  renal corpuscle,perinephric fat,renal fascia,paranephric fat.
C)  renal fascia,paranephric fat,renal corpuscle,perinephric fat.
D)  renal fascia,perinephric fat,fibrous capsule,paranephric fat.
E)  fibrous capsule,paranephric fat,renal fascia,perinephric fat.F) C) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Sympathetic fibers inhibit micturition.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

How does aldosterone affect urine formation?

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A)  Increases the reabsorption of sodium and water by the distal convoluted tubule
B)  Increases the secretion of sodium and potassium ions from the nephron loop
C)  Decreases the reabsorption of sodium and chloride ions by the distal convoluted tubule
D)  Increases the secretion of water by all regions of the renal tubule
E)  Decreases the reabsorption of electrolytes,glucose,and plasma proteins by the proximal convoluted tubuleF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

The juxtaglomerular apparatus functions to regulate blood pressure.6-18-2013

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which is not true of filtration and the structures that perform the process?

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A)  The process occurs due to pressure differences across the filtration membrane.
B)  Filtrate collects in the capsular space before moving to the renal tubule.
C)  The visceral wall of the glomerular capsule consists of specialized cells called pedicels.
D)  The capillary endothelium of the glomerulus is fenestrated.
E)  Blood to be filtered enters the renal corpuscle at the vascular pole.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

The active transport of solutes out of the blood and into the tubular fluid is called

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A)  filtration.
B)  tubular reabsorption.
C)  tubular secretion.
D)  fenestration.
E)  diffusion.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

When the body is dehydrated,secretion of the pituitary hormone that is abbreviated _______________ causes increased reabsorption of water from the collecting ducts.

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The answer of When the body is dehydrated,secretion of the...

Question 13

The pattern of venous drainage in the kidney differs from the arterial supply in that there are no arcuate or segmental veins.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The muscularis layer of the urinary bladder is commonly called the _____ muscle.

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A)  detrusor
B)  micturition
C)  trigone
D)  extrusor
E)  extrinsicF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

The concave medial border of the kidney is called the __________.

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Question 16

Which is not correct regarding the kidneys?

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A)  The kidneys are retroperitoneal.
B)  The kidneys are surrounded by a fibrous renal capsule.
C)  The kidneys are cushioned and insulated by adipose tissue.
D)  The indented medial surface of the kidney is called the renal papilla.
E)  The kidney is composed of an inner renal medulla and an outer renal cortex.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 17

Blood vessels that make their way from the renal hilum to the renal cortex must travel through extensions of the cortex called renal

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A)  trabeculae.
B)  pyramids.
C)  sinuses.
D)  columns.
E)  calyces.F) None of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 18

What is the value of transitional epithelium in the urinary system?

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A)  Its cilia help propel the urine.
B)  It can contract to produce peristalsis.
C)  It allows distension.
D)  It protects against trauma.
E)  It provides cushioning.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

Which organ is not part of the urinary tract?

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A)  Kidney
B)  Ureter
C)  Urinary bladder
D)  Urethra
E)  No exceptions; all of these organs are part of the urinary tract.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

The first structure in the kidney to collect newly formed urine is the

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A)  renal capsule.
B)  minor calyx.
C)  renal pelvis.
D)  renal sinus.
E)  renal cortex.F) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Exam 27: Urinary System

Which is not a function of the urinary system?

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Which is not correct regarding the kidneys?

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In males,the proximal portion of the urethra is called the __________ urethra.

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When the body is dehydrated,secretion of the pituitary hormone that is abbreviated _______________ causes increased reabsorption of water from the collecting ducts.

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An obstruction in the glomerulus would affect the flow of blood into the

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Blood vessels that make their way from the renal hilum to the renal cortex must travel through extensions of the cortex called renal

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What is the value of transitional epithelium in the urinary system?

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Sympathetic fibers inhibit micturition.

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The pattern of venous drainage in the kidney differs from the arterial supply in that there are no arcuate or segmental veins.

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Which organ is not part of the urinary tract?

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Which is not true of filtration and the structures that perform the process?

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The muscularis layer of the urinary bladder is commonly called the _____ muscle.

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The juxtaglomerular apparatus functions to regulate blood pressure.6-18-2013

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The first structure in the kidney to collect newly formed urine is the

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The active transport of solutes out of the blood and into the tubular fluid is called

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How does aldosterone affect urine formation?

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The internal space within each kidney that houses the blood vessels,lymphatic vessels,nerves,calyces,and renal pelvis is called the renal ____________.

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Micturition

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The concave medial border of the kidney is called the __________.

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From deep to superficial,the protective layers on the kidney are the

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