Question 1

The basement membrane of the glomerulus is composed of glycoproteins and _________,and it restricts the passage of _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  phospholipids;plasma ions
B)  phospholipids;plasma proteins
C)  proteoglycans;plasma ions
D)  proteoglycans;plasma proteinsE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 2

The ___________ transfer urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder.

Accepted Answer

A)  ureters
B)  urethras
C)  vas deferens and uterine tubes
D)  efferent arteriesE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

The reabsorption of both sodium and potassium is carefully regulated.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What is the value of transitional epithelium in the urinary system

Accepted Answer

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) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

Autonomic innervation of the kidney includes

Accepted Answer

A)  Cranial Nerve V and sympathetic nerves from T1-T2.
B)  Cranial Nerve V and sympathetic nerves from T10-T12.
C)  Cranial Nerve X and sympathetic nerves from T1-T2.
D)  Cranial Nerve X and sympathetic nerves from T10-T12.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Aldosterone is a steroid hormone that __________ synthesis of Na+/K+pumps and Na+channels in principal cells of kidney tubules.

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulates
B)  inhibitsC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 7

The endothelium of the glomerulus is made up of _________ capillaries.

Accepted Answer

A)  fenestrated
B)  continuousC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 8

How are nephrons,collecting ducts,and collecting tubules related to each other

Accepted Answer

A)  One collecting duct drains into one nephron,and one nephron drains into one collecting tubule.
B)  One nephron drains into one collecting tubule,and several collecting tubules empty into a collecting duct.
C)  One nephron drains into one collecting duct,and several collecting ducts empty into a collecting tubule.
D)  One collecting tubule drains into one nephron,and several nephrons drain into one collecting duct.
E)  One nephron drains into several collecting tubules,and all tubules eventually lead to one collecting duct.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 9

The normal pH for urine

Accepted Answer

A)  is anything below 7.0.
B)  is anything above 7.0
C)  ranges between 4.5 and 8.0.
D)  ranges between 3.0 and 6.0.
E)  ranges between 8.0 and 9.0 for someone with a diet high in protein.F) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 10

The hormone ANP is released from the heart and causes the urinary system to

Accepted Answer

A)  increase urine volume and blood volume.
B)  increase urine volume and decrease blood volume.
C)  decrease urine volume and blood volume.
D)  decrease urine volume and increase blood volume.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Which layer is not found in the wall of the ureter

Accepted Answer

A)  Adventitia
B)  Muscularis
C)  Mucosa
D)  SubmucosaE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

The juxtaglomerular apparatus is located

Accepted Answer

A)  within the renal sinus.
B)  in the renal papilla.
C)  in the perinephric fat.
D)  inside the tubular pole of the glomerulus.
E)  near the vascular pole of the renal corpuscle.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

The units for measurement of glomerular filtration rate are

Accepted Answer

A)  mm Hg.
B)  mm Hg per minute.
C)  liters.
D)  liters per minute.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Mesangial cells help keep the basement membrane clean by

Accepted Answer

A)  secreting emulsifying agents that dissolve trapped particles.
B)  engulfing macromolecules caught in its basement membrane.
C)  opening larger pores in the membrane so that trapped particles move accross.
D)  secreting antibodies that attack the molecules caught in the endothelium.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

If there is an increase in systemic blood pressure,the resulting stretch of afferent arterioles results in reflexive

Accepted Answer

A)  vasoconstriction of efferent arterioles to raise GFR.
B)  vasoconstriction of afferent arterioles to keep GFR normal.
C)  vasodilation of efferent arterioles to lower GFR.
D)  vasodilation of afferent arterioles to keep GFR normal.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 16

After the hairpin turn in the vasa recta,the blood within it starts to lose salt and gain water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Substances that move through epithelial cells for reabsorption are said to undergo transcellular transport.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 24: Urinary System

The reabsorption of both sodium and potassium is carefully regulated.

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The hormone ANP is released from the heart and causes the urinary system to

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The units for measurement of glomerular filtration rate are

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The normal pH for urine

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Which layer is not found in the wall of the ureter

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Autonomic innervation of the kidney includes

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How are nephrons,collecting ducts,and collecting tubules related to each other

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The juxtaglomerular apparatus is located

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What is the value of transitional epithelium in the urinary system

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Mesangial cells help keep the basement membrane clean by

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The basement membrane of the glomerulus is composed of glycoproteins and _,and it restricts the passage of _.

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Aldosterone is a steroid hormone that __________ synthesis of Na⁺/K⁺pumps and Na⁺channels in principal cells of kidney tubules.

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Substances that move through epithelial cells for reabsorption are said to undergo transcellular transport.

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If there is an increase in systemic blood pressure,the resulting stretch of afferent arterioles results in reflexive

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The endothelium of the glomerulus is made up of _________ capillaries.

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The ___________ transfer urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder.

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After the hairpin turn in the vasa recta,the blood within it starts to lose salt and gain water.

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Exam 24: Urinary System

The reabsorption of both sodium and potassium is carefully regulated.

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The hormone ANP is released from the heart and causes the urinary system to

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The units for measurement of glomerular filtration rate are

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The normal pH for urine

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Which layer is not found in the wall of the ureter

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Autonomic innervation of the kidney includes

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How are nephrons,collecting ducts,and collecting tubules related to each other

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The juxtaglomerular apparatus is located

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What is the value of transitional epithelium in the urinary system

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Mesangial cells help keep the basement membrane clean by

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The basement membrane of the glomerulus is composed of glycoproteins and _________,and it restricts the passage of _________.

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Aldosterone is a steroid hormone that __________ synthesis of Na+/K+pumps and Na+channels in principal cells of kidney tubules.

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Substances that move through epithelial cells for reabsorption are said to undergo transcellular transport.

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If there is an increase in systemic blood pressure,the resulting stretch of afferent arterioles results in reflexive

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The endothelium of the glomerulus is made up of _________ capillaries.

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The ___________ transfer urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder.

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After the hairpin turn in the vasa recta,the blood within it starts to lose salt and gain water.

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