Question 1

What hormones regulate the reabsorption of sodium and water in the distal convoluted tubule?

Accepted Answer

A)   creatinine and renin
B)   renin and aquaporin
C)   aquaporin and aldosterone
D)   aldosterone and renin
E)   creatinine and aldosteroneF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

Which molecule is secreted from the peritubular capillary network into the convoluted tubules?

Accepted Answer

A)   water
B)   salt
C)   H+
D)   nutrients
E)   plasma proteinsF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Which of the following is not a metabolic waste product?

Accepted Answer

A)   urea
B)   erythropoietin
C)   ammonia
D)   creatinine
E)   uric acidF) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

What are the walls of a ureter composed of?

Accepted Answer

A)   skeletal muscle and mucous membrane
B)   mucous membrane and fibrous connective tissue
C)   mucous membrane, smooth muscle, and fibrous connective tissue
D)   skeletal muscle, fibrous connective tissue, and cartilage
E)   fibrous connective tissue, cartilage, and mucous membraneF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

List the three processes involved in the formation of urine in order.1.tubular secretion; 2.tubular reabsorption; 3.glomerular filtration

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

A nephron is a two-way system with glomerular filtrate traveling back and forth within the nephron.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following does not filter out of the blood in the glomerulus?

Accepted Answer

A)   plasma proteins
B)   water
C)   nitrogenous wastes
D)   salts
E)   nutrientsF) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 8

If you do not drink enough water,which hormone will the hypothalamus produce to regulate urine production?

Accepted Answer

A)   renin
B)   ADH
C)   ANH
D)   aldosteroneE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Which part of the nephron contains podocytes?

Accepted Answer

A)   distal convoluted tubule
B)   proximal convoluted tubule
C)   ascending limb of loop
D)   descending limb of loop
E)   glomerular capsuleF) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 10

In CAPD,what serves as the dialysis membrane?

Accepted Answer

A)   the walls of the blood vessels
B)   a filter inside the instrument
C)   the kidneys themselves
D)   the peritoneum
E)   the pleural membraneF) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 11

The collecting duct of the nephron originates in what region of the kidney and extends to what region of the kidney?

Accepted Answer

A)   renal cortex to the renal medulla
B)   renal cortex to the renal pelvis
C)   renal medulla to the renal cortex
D)   renal medulla to the renal pelvis
E)   renal pelvis to the renal medullaF) B) and E)
G) None of the above B

Question 12

Females are more likely than males to get urinary tract infections due to the short length of the urethra and the proximity of the anal opening.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the normal pH of blood?

Accepted Answer

A)   neutral
B)   slightly basic
C)   slightly acidicD) None of the above
E) B) and C) B

Question 14

What is an infection of the urinary bladder called?

Accepted Answer

A)   cystitis
B)   urethritis
C)   pyelonephritis
D)   hemodialysis
E)   uremiaF) A) and B)
G) A) and C) A

Question 15

Which part of the urinary system is shared with the reproductive system in males?

Accepted Answer

A)   bladder
B)   ureters
C)   kidneys
D)   urethraE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following is not a function of the urinary system?

Accepted Answer

A)   excretion of metabolic wastes
B)   maintenance of water-salt balance
C)   maintenance of acid-base balance
D)   maintenance of blood glucose levels
E)   secretion of hormonesF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 17

How many openings are there from the urinary bladder?

Accepted Answer

A)   one
B)   two
C)   three
D)   four
E)   fiveF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 18

Why is the urine yellow?

Accepted Answer

A)   A breakdown product of hemoglobin is yellow.
B)   Urea is yellow.
C)   Uric acid is yellow.
D)   Creatinine is yellow.
E)   Renin is yellow.F) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

The kidneys interact with every other organ system of the human body in maintaining homeostasis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the hormones involved in the regulation of water-salt balance is produced by the juxtaglomerular apparatus?

Accepted Answer

A)   aldosterone
B)   renin
C)   ADH
D)   ANHE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Exam 10: Urinary System and Excretion

What hormones regulate the reabsorption of sodium and water in the distal convoluted tubule?

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Which molecule is secreted from the peritubular capillary network into the convoluted tubules?

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Which of the following is not a metabolic waste product?

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What are the walls of a ureter composed of?

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List the three processes involved in the formation of urine in order.1.tubular secretion; 2.tubular reabsorption; 3.glomerular filtration

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A nephron is a two-way system with glomerular filtrate traveling back and forth within the nephron.

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Which of the following does not filter out of the blood in the glomerulus?

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If you do not drink enough water,which hormone will the hypothalamus produce to regulate urine production?

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Which part of the nephron contains podocytes?

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In CAPD,what serves as the dialysis membrane?

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The collecting duct of the nephron originates in what region of the kidney and extends to what region of the kidney?

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Females are more likely than males to get urinary tract infections due to the short length of the urethra and the proximity of the anal opening.

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What is the normal pH of blood?

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What is an infection of the urinary bladder called?

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Which part of the urinary system is shared with the reproductive system in males?

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Which of the following is not a function of the urinary system?

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How many openings are there from the urinary bladder?

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Why is the urine yellow?

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The kidneys interact with every other organ system of the human body in maintaining homeostasis.

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Which of the hormones involved in the regulation of water-salt balance is produced by the juxtaglomerular apparatus?

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