Question 1

Substances that are nonfilterable in the glomerulus exit the nephron through the afferent arteriole.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What is located within the glomerular capsule?

Accepted Answer

A)   the renal cortex
B)   the loop of Henle
C)   several collecting ducts
D)   a knot of capillaries
E)   the peritubular capillary networkF) None of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 3

List the functions of the urinary system.

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1. excretion of metabolic wast...

Question 4

The kidneys convert vitamin D and thereby assist calcium homeostasis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Place the parts of the nephron in order of how filtration would occur. 1. ascending limb of loop; 2. descending limb of loop; 3. proximal convoluted tubule; 4. glomerulus; 5. collecting duct; 6. distal convoluted tubule

Accepted Answer

A)   4,3,2,1,6,5
B)   1,2,3,4,5,6
C)   2,1,6,4,3,5
D)   1,2,4,3,6,5
E)   6,4,1,2,3,5F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

The kidneys excrete metabolic wastes, including urea, a by-product of glucose metabolism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following is not a region of the kidney?

Accepted Answer

A)   hypothalamus
B)   cortex
C)   medulla
D)   pelvis
E)   collecting ductsF) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 8

While glucose is filtered out at the glomerulus, none is excreted in the urine. What happens to the glucose?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is reabsorbed at the distal convoluted tubule.
B)   It is secreted at the proximal convoluted tubule.
C)   It is reabsorbed at the proximal convoluted tubule.
D)   It is secreted at the distal convoluted tubule.
E)   It is reabsorbed from the collecting duct.F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 9

In the analogy where the liver is like the sewage treatment plant, the kidneys are like

Accepted Answer

A)   the trucks that take the waste out of town.
B)   the people who produce the waste.
C)   trash cans where the waste is stored.
D)   the trucks that carry the waste from the people who produce it to the treatment plant.
E)   trucks that produce the waste.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

Approximately 99% of the water that is filtered in the glomerulus is reabsorbed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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)   ANH
E)   testosteroneF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

Which of the following organs of the urinary system is the storage area for urine?

Accepted Answer

A)   bladder
B)   kidney
C)   ureter
D)   renal pelvis
E)   urethraF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 13

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) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

Which molecule is reabsorbed less than 50% during tubular reabsorption?

Accepted Answer

A)   urea
B)   water
C)   sodium
D)   glucose
E)   amino acidsF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

The success rate for a kidney transplant from even a relative is fairly low.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

What is one of the earliest signs of nephron damage?

Accepted Answer

A)   burning upon urination
B)   extreme pain
C)   albumin or formed elements in the urine
D)   the absence of urination
E)   edemaF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

List the components of the glomerular filtrate and indicate where they can be found.

Accepted Answer

Water, salts, nutrient molecul...

Question 19

The inner medulla of the kidney is ____________ to the loop of Henle and therefore water leaves the loop at the descending limb and collecting duct.

Accepted Answer

A)   isotonic
B)   hypertonic
C)   hypotonic
D)   balanced
E)   none of these.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 20

Tubular reabsorption requires both passive and active modes of reabsorption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Urinary System

Place the parts of the nephron in order of how filtration would occur. 1. ascending limb of loop; 2. descending limb of loop; 3. proximal convoluted tubule; 4. glomerulus; 5. collecting duct; 6. distal convoluted tubule

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In CAPD, what serves as the dialysis membrane?

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The kidneys convert vitamin D and thereby assist calcium homeostasis.

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What is located within the glomerular capsule?

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List the functions of the urinary system.

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In the analogy where the liver is like the sewage treatment plant, the kidneys are like

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Substances that are nonfilterable in the glomerulus exit the nephron through the afferent arteriole.

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Which of the following organs of the urinary system is the storage area for urine?

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Tubular reabsorption requires both passive and active modes of reabsorption.

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The success rate for a kidney transplant from even a relative is fairly low.

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The kidneys excrete metabolic wastes, including urea, a by-product of glucose metabolism.

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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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The inner medulla of the kidney is ____________ to the loop of Henle and therefore water leaves the loop at the descending limb and collecting duct.

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List the components of the glomerular filtrate and indicate where they can be found.

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What is one of the earliest signs of nephron damage?

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Which of the following is not a region of the kidney?

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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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Approximately 99% of the water that is filtered in the glomerulus is reabsorbed.

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While glucose is filtered out at the glomerulus, none is excreted in the urine. What happens to the glucose?

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Which molecule is reabsorbed less than 50% during tubular reabsorption?

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