Question 1

The smallest branches of ____ end with a large flame cell. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  nephrons ​
B)  hepatic tubules
C)  metanephridia
D)  Malpighian tubules
E)  protonephridiaF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Molecules and ions reabsorbed from the nephron reenter the blood at the ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  efferent arteriole
B)  peritubular capillaries
C)  renal artery
D)  afferent arteriole
E)  glomerulusF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 3

Match between columns
                        Premises: renal medulla

Accepted Answer

The Answer of  C and  D and  is...

Question 4

The ____ in mammals allows water to exit but does not allow ions or urea to exit. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  distal convoluted tubule ​
B)  Bowman's capsule
C)  descending segment of the loop of Henle
D)  proximal convoluted tubule
E)  ascending segment of the loop of HenleF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

An example of an endotherm is a ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  mouse ​
B)  salamander
C)  turtle
D)  frog
E)  snakeF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

The hormone ADH causes the reabsorption of water in the kidney by increasing the number of aquaporin water channels in the plasma membrane of the collecting ducts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

How do ectotherms control their body temperature?

Accepted Answer

Ectotherms use various behavioral respon...

Question 8

Match between columns
                        Premises: renal pelvis

Accepted Answer

The Answer of  D and  F and  is...

Question 9

Many birds, such as seagulls which rarely drink fresh water, deal with the osmotic stress of taking in large quantities of salt in their food mainly by ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  active transport of ions into the body through their feet ​
B)  excreting nitrogenous wastes through their kidneys as urea
C)  active transport of ions out of the body by chloride cells
D)  excreting excess salt through the actions of specialized salt glands in their heads
E)  maintaining high levels of urea and trimethylamine oxide in body fluidsF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 10

Match between columns
                        Premises: site of over half of the water reabsorption from the filtrate

Accepted Answer

The Answer of Bowman's capsule and proximal convoluted tubule and is...

Question 11

Osmoreceptors help the body deal with dehydration in part by stimulating release of ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  atrial natriuretic factor
B)  renin
C)  aldosterone
D)  antidiuretic hormone
E)  angiotensinF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Many terrestrial ectotherms regulate their temperature by ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  moving into or out of the shade
B)  eating more
C)  hibernating
D)  growing more hair
E)  increasing metabolic rateF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

Suppose sugar is removed from an excretory system tubule and returned to the blood. This would be an example of ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  reabsorption
B)  excretion
C)  filtration
D)  secretion
E)  diffusionF) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

Malpighian tubules are found in ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  annelids ​
B)  mammals
C)  flatworms
D)  insects
E)  reptilesF) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 15

The main form of nitrogenous wastes released by aquatic invertebrates to their environment is ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  nitrate ​
B)  ammonia
C)  uric acid
D)  amino acids
E)  ureaF) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 16

Most marine animals have an osmolarity of about ____ mOsm/L. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  5 ​
B)  225
C)  300
D)  1000
E)  1500F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

The kangaroo rat gets the bulk of its water from ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  drinking liquids
B)  absorption through its skin
C)  ingesting food
D)  oxidative reactions in its cells
E)  reuptake of water from urineF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 18

Nitrogenous waste is excreted from Malpighian tubules mainly in the form of ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  nitrate ​
B)  ammonia
C)  uric acid
D)  amino acids
E)  ureaF) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 19

Mammals may ____ as a response to cold in order to limit the amount of heat lost to the surroundings. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  shiver
B)  go off to lay alone so that others do not take their heat
C)  press hair shafts close to the body
D)  reduce blood flow to the skin
E)  lose brown adipose tissueF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 20

The osmoreceptors that detect and react to dehydration are located in the ____. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothalamus
B)  adrenal glands
C)  efferent arteriole
D)  kidneys
E)  posterior pituitaryF) B) and D)
G) All of the above

Exam 48: Regulating the Internal Environment

An example of an endotherm is a ____.

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Choose the nephron structure that best matches the description. Some choices may be used more than once.

Many terrestrial ectotherms regulate their temperature by ____.

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Many birds, such as seagulls which rarely drink fresh water, deal with the osmotic stress of taking in large quantities of salt in their food mainly by ____.

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Figure 47.1 Answer the questions using the accompanying figure. Use the following terms to label the diagram of a kidney. Not all choices will be used.

The main form of nitrogenous wastes released by aquatic invertebrates to their environment is ____.

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The osmoreceptors that detect and react to dehydration are located in the ____.

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Nitrogenous waste is excreted from Malpighian tubules mainly in the form of ____.

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The kangaroo rat gets the bulk of its water from ____.

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The smallest branches of ____ end with a large flame cell.

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Figure 47.1 Answer the questions using the accompanying figure. Use the following terms to label the diagram of a kidney. Not all choices will be used.

Most marine animals have an osmolarity of about ____ mOsm/L.

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Osmoreceptors help the body deal with dehydration in part by stimulating release of ____.

Correct Answer
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The ____ in mammals allows water to exit but does not allow ions or urea to exit.

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Suppose sugar is removed from an excretory system tubule and returned to the blood. This would be an example of ____.

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Molecules and ions reabsorbed from the nephron reenter the blood at the ____.

Correct Answer
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The hormone ADH causes the reabsorption of water in the kidney by increasing the number of aquaporin water channels in the plasma membrane of the collecting ducts.

Correct Answer
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Mammals may ____ as a response to cold in order to limit the amount of heat lost to the surroundings.

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Malpighian tubules are found in ____.

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How do ectotherms control their body temperature?

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Ectotherms use various behavioral respon...
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Exam 48: Regulating the Internal Environment

An example of an endotherm is a ____.

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Choose the nephron structure that best matches the description. Some choices may be used more than once.

Many terrestrial ectotherms regulate their temperature by ____. ​

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Many birds, such as seagulls which rarely drink fresh water, deal with the osmotic stress of taking in large quantities of salt in their food mainly by ____. ​

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Figure 47.1 Answer the questions using the accompanying figure. Use the following terms to label the diagram of a kidney. Not all choices will be used.

The main form of nitrogenous wastes released by aquatic invertebrates to their environment is ____. ​

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The osmoreceptors that detect and react to dehydration are located in the ____. ​

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Nitrogenous waste is excreted from Malpighian tubules mainly in the form of ____. ​

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The kangaroo rat gets the bulk of its water from ____. ​

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The smallest branches of ____ end with a large flame cell. ​

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Figure 47.1 Answer the questions using the accompanying figure. Use the following terms to label the diagram of a kidney. Not all choices will be used.

Most marine animals have an osmolarity of about ____ mOsm/L. ​

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Osmoreceptors help the body deal with dehydration in part by stimulating release of ____. ​

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The ____ in mammals allows water to exit but does not allow ions or urea to exit. ​

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Suppose sugar is removed from an excretory system tubule and returned to the blood. This would be an example of ____. ​

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Molecules and ions reabsorbed from the nephron reenter the blood at the ____. ​

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The hormone ADH causes the reabsorption of water in the kidney by increasing the number of aquaporin water channels in the plasma membrane of the collecting ducts.

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Mammals may ____ as a response to cold in order to limit the amount of heat lost to the surroundings. ​

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Malpighian tubules are found in ____. ​

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How do ectotherms control their body temperature?

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Many terrestrial ectotherms regulate their temperature by ____.

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Many birds, such as seagulls which rarely drink fresh water, deal with the osmotic stress of taking in large quantities of salt in their food mainly by ____.

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The main form of nitrogenous wastes released by aquatic invertebrates to their environment is ____.

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The osmoreceptors that detect and react to dehydration are located in the ____.

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Nitrogenous waste is excreted from Malpighian tubules mainly in the form of ____.

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The kangaroo rat gets the bulk of its water from ____.

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The smallest branches of ____ end with a large flame cell.

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Most marine animals have an osmolarity of about ____ mOsm/L.

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Osmoreceptors help the body deal with dehydration in part by stimulating release of ____.

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The ____ in mammals allows water to exit but does not allow ions or urea to exit.

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Suppose sugar is removed from an excretory system tubule and returned to the blood. This would be an example of ____.

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Molecules and ions reabsorbed from the nephron reenter the blood at the ____.

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Mammals may ____ as a response to cold in order to limit the amount of heat lost to the surroundings.

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Malpighian tubules are found in ____.

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Ectotherms use various behavioral respon...
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