Question 1

The microscopic anatomical unit of excretion found in the kidney is the

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A)   nephron.
B)   glomerular (Bowman's)  capsule.
C)   glomerulus.
D)   alveoli.
E)   microvilli.F) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 2

Where would the blood be most viscous (least fluid)  as it passes through the kidney?

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A)   before the glomerulus
B)   after passing through the glomerulus but before reaching the loop of nephron
C)   after the loop of nephron
D)   equally viscous at all points in the human body, including the kidney nephrons
E)   in the renal veinF) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 3

Smoking may increase your risk of lung cancer, but it does not affect the risk of bladder cancer.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The concentration of protein in the blood is higher in postglomerular blood as compared with that in arterial blood because

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A)   protein is digested in the glomerular (Bowman's)  capsule.
B)   the kidney manufactures protein.
C)   reabsorption of protein occurs.
D)   as water passes into the capsule, the concentration of protein in the blood will increase.
E)   water is a small molecule.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

In order to buffer the acidity of the blood, when would hydrogen ions need be excreted and bicarbonate ions be reabsorbed?

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A)   only when the lung system is not working
B)   when the blood is acidic
C)   when the blood is basic
D)   when the blood is neutral pH, which is not normal
E)   The kidney never excretes or reabsorbs hydrogen and bicarbonate ions.F) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 6

Which of the following is a nitrogenous waste product? Check all that apply.

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A)   erythropoietin
B)   urea
C)   uric acid
D)   bile pigments
E)   creatinineF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

ADH

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A)   decreases the permeability of the collecting duct.
B)   decreases water reabsorption.
C)   increases urine volume.
D)   is secreted by the adrenal gland.
E)   is released in greater quantities on hot days when you sweat.F) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 8

The overall effect of renin release will be to

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A)   lower blood pressure.
B)   lower blood volume.
C)   convert angiotensin II into angiotensin I.
D)   inhibit aldosterone secretion.
E)   increase blood pressure.F) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

The portion of the kidney which is continuous with the ureter is the

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A)   renal cortex.
B)   renal medulla.
C)   glomerulus.
D)   renal pelvis.
E)   nephron.F) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Describe the four major functions of the urinary system.

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1. Excretion of metabolic wastes. The ki...

Question 11

Which of the following is a function of the urinary system?

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A)   monitoring and maintaining blood pH at about 7.4
B)   regulating blood pressure by regulating salt balance in the blood
C)   elimination of nitrogenous wastes including urea, uric acid, and creatinine
D)   hormone secretion to stimulate red blood cell production and regulate sodium ion levels
E)   All of the answer choices describe functions of the urinary system.F) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 12

There is an osmotic gradient within the tissues of the renal medulla: the concentration of salt is greater in the direction of the inner medulla.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Damage to the nephrons can lead to uremia, which is characterized by

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A)   blood cells in the urine.
B)   urea in the blood.
C)   edema.
D)   ionic imbalance.
E)   excessive urine.F) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 14

The prostate gland in older men may block the flow of fluid in the

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A)   ureter.
B)   urethra.
C)   collecting tubule.
D)   proximal convoluted tubule.
E)   renal vein.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

On average, a healthy adult human produces 10-20 liters of urine per day.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is correctly matched?

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A)   prostate enlargement-decreased urethral flow
B)   cystitis-nephron damage
C)   pyelonephritis-granules in the renal pelvis
D)   uremia-bladder infection
E)   kidney stones-urethral infectionF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following is the main difference between the urinary system of males and females?

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A)   Men have two urethras, while women have only one urethra.
B)   The urethra is shorter in females.
C)   Men have longer ureters than females.
D)   Kidneys tend to be larger in females.
E)   The female urethra passes through the prostate gland.F) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 18

How many openings does the bladder have?

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A)   one
B)   two
C)   three
D)   four
E)   fiveF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 19

Patients with diabetes mellitus have frequent urination and increased thirst because

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A)   less water passes from the glomerulus to the glomerular capsule.
B)   more water is driven from the glomerulus to the glomerular capsule than normal.
C)   more salt is reabsorbed at the proximal convoluted tubule.
D)   an increase in sodium ions causes more nerve stimulation and triggers urination.
E)   increased glucose in the urine increases its osmolarity and less water is reabsorbed by blood.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 20

The tube that transports urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder is the

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A)   urethra.
B)   ureter.
C)   collecting duct.
D)   proximal convoluted tubule.
E)   loop of the nephron (loop of Henle) .F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Exam 16: Urinary System and Excretion

The tube that transports urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder is the

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How many openings does the bladder have?

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Damage to the nephrons can lead to uremia, which is characterized by

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Describe the four major functions of the urinary system.

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The portion of the kidney which is continuous with the ureter is the

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Which of the following is a nitrogenous waste product? Check all that apply.

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The microscopic anatomical unit of excretion found in the kidney is the

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Which of the following is the main difference between the urinary system of males and females?

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In order to buffer the acidity of the blood, when would hydrogen ions need be excreted and bicarbonate ions be reabsorbed?

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Which of the following is a function of the urinary system?

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There is an osmotic gradient within the tissues of the renal medulla: the concentration of salt is greater in the direction of the inner medulla.

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Smoking may increase your risk of lung cancer, but it does not affect the risk of bladder cancer.

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Which of the following is correctly matched?

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ADH

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The concentration of protein in the blood is higher in postglomerular blood as compared with that in arterial blood because

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The overall effect of renin release will be to

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Where would the blood be most viscous (least fluid) as it passes through the kidney?

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The prostate gland in older men may block the flow of fluid in the

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On average, a healthy adult human produces 10-20 liters of urine per day.

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Patients with diabetes mellitus have frequent urination and increased thirst because

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