Question 1

The energy for the process of filtration is provided by:

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A)  active transport
B)  diffusion
C)  ATP
D)  blood pressureE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

The renal medulla is the:

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A)  outer layer of kidney tissue
B)  cavity on the medial side of the kidney
C)  inner layer of kidney tissue
D)  cavity on the lateral side of the kidneyE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

The parts of a nephron found in the renal cortex are the:

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A)  distal convoluted tubules
B)  proximal convoluted tubules
C)  both A and B
D)  both A and B,and the renal corpusclesE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 4

At the hilus of the kidney is the:

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A)  renal artery
B)  renal vein
C)  both A and B
D)  both A and B,and the ureterE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which statement is NOT true of the locations of the ureters and urethra?

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A)  The ureters are behind the peritoneum.
B)  In women,the urethra is posterior to the vagina.
C)  In men,the urethra passes through the prostate gland and the penis.
D)  The ureters enter the lower,posterior side of the urinary bladder.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

The kidneys respond to increased alkalinity of body fluids by:

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A)  excreting hydrogen ions
B)  retaining sodium ions
C)  retaining hydrogen ions
D)  excreting potassium ionsE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

The specific gravity of urine is a measure of the:

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A)  dissolved materials
B)  pH
C)  waste products
D)  proteinsE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

The threshold level for the reabsorption of glucose from the renal filtrate will not be exceeded as long as:

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A)  the blood glucose level is within the normal range
B)  the blood flow to the kidneys increases after meals
C)  the kidneys are able to rest between meals
D)  the blood pressure does not drop significantlyE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 9

The purpose of the renin-angiotensin mechanism is to:

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A)  increase RBC production
B)  raise blood pressure
C)  increase urinary output
D)  maintain acid-base balanceE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Angiotensin II is formed by a series of reactions that begin when:

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A)  blood pressure drops and the kidneys secrete renin
B)  blood pressure drops and the kidneys secrete water
C)  blood pressure rises and the kidneys secrete renin
D)  blood pressure rises and the kidneys secrete waterE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

The enzyme renin is produced by the ___ of the kidney.

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A)  cortex cells
B)  juxtaglomerular cells
C)  podocytes
D)  medulla cellsE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

In the process of glomerular filtration,which of these substances will NOT become part of renal filtrate?
1.glucose
2.large proteins
3.water
4.waste products
5.amino acids
6.blood cells

Accepted Answer

A)  1,2,5,6
B)  1,5,6
C)  1,2,5
D)  2,6E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 13

Which statement is NOT true of the internal structure of a kidney?

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A)  The calyces are extensions of the renal cortex.
B)  Loops of Henle are found in the renal medulla.
C)  The renal pelvis opens into the ureter.
D)  Renal corpuscles are found in the renal cortex.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 14

The process of tubular secretion is especially important to excrete:

Accepted Answer

A)  creatinine
B)  excess glucose
C)  excess water
D)  nitrogen dioxideE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Which statement is NOT true of tubular reabsorption in the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

A)  The reabsorption of water follows the reabsorption of sodium.
B)  There is a threshold level for the reabsorption of glucose.
C)  Positive ions are reabsorbed by passive transport.
D)  The peritubular capillaries receive the materials that are reabsorbed.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

The detrusor muscle is shaped like a ___ and is made of ___ tissue.

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A)  sphere/striated muscle
B)  pear/striated muscle
C)  sphere/smooth muscle
D)  pear/smooth muscleE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

In the process of glomerular filtration,substances may become part of the renal filtrate if they are:

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A)  large enough for filtration
B)  not useful to the body
C)  small or dissolved in plasma
D)  all of theseE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 18

The effect of aldosterone on the kidneys is to:

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A)  increase the reabsorption of water only
B)  increase the reabsorption of sodium ions and water
C)  decrease the reabsorption of water only
D)  decrease the reabsorption of sodium ions and waterE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

The parts of a renal corpuscle that are very permeable are the:

Accepted Answer

A)  glomerulus and inner layer of Bowman's capsule
B)  glomerulus and outer layer of Bowman's capsule
C)  inner and outer layers of Bowman's capsule
D)  outer layer of Bowman's capsule onlyE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

In the kidneys,pinocytosis is the process of reabsorption for:

Accepted Answer

A)  small proteins
B)  amino acids
C)  both A and B
D)  both A and B,and large amounts of glucoseE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Exam 19:The Urinary System-Part C

The process of tubular secretion is especially important to excrete:

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At the hilus of the kidney is the:

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The threshold level for the reabsorption of glucose from the renal filtrate will not be exceeded as long as:

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The enzyme renin is produced by the ___ of the kidney.

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The renal medulla is the:

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The detrusor muscle is shaped like a ___ and is made of ___ tissue.

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Which statement is NOT true of tubular reabsorption in the kidneys?

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In the kidneys,pinocytosis is the process of reabsorption for:

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In the process of glomerular filtration,which of these substances will NOT become part of renal filtrate? 1.glucose 2.large proteins 3.water 4.waste products 5.amino acids 6.blood cells

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The specific gravity of urine is a measure of the:

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The kidneys respond to increased alkalinity of body fluids by:

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The effect of aldosterone on the kidneys is to:

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Which statement is NOT true of the locations of the ureters and urethra?

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The energy for the process of filtration is provided by:

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The purpose of the renin-angiotensin mechanism is to:

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In the process of glomerular filtration,substances may become part of the renal filtrate if they are:

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The parts of a renal corpuscle that are very permeable are the:

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Which statement is NOT true of the internal structure of a kidney?

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Angiotensin II is formed by a series of reactions that begin when:

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The parts of a nephron found in the renal cortex are the:

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