Question 1

Cystitis in women is likely to result from ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   dehydration
B)   fecal contamination
C)   drinking a lot of water
D)   frequent urination
E)   wiping front to backF) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 2

Which of the following does not describe acute kidney failure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Kidneys suddenly lose function
B)   Commonly caused by high blood pressure or diabetes
C)   May cause excessive urine production
D)   Can result from hemorrhaging
E)   May be a result of food poisoningF) B) and C)
G) None of the above B

Question 3

The ________, shown at number 1 on the figure, is where the renal artery, renal vein, and Ureters enter the kidney.

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Question 4

The ____ is located between the proximal and distal tubules.

Accepted Answer

A)   renal corpuscle
B)   minor calyx
C)   peritubular capillaries
D)   loop of Henle
E)   collecting ductF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

The capsule that surrounds the glomerulus is called the ________ capsule.

Accepted Answer

Bowman's, ...

Question 6

Which of the following occurs in the renal corpuscles?

Accepted Answer

A)   Glomerular filtration
B)   Tubular reabsorption
C)   Tubular secretion
D)   Elimination
E)   MicturitionF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

The expansion of the ureter inside the kidneys is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   renal pelvis
B)   renal cortex
C)   renal medulla
D)   renal column
E)   renal pyramidF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

The kidneys are ________ in position, which means that they lie behind the peritoneal cavity.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The kidneys are ________ in position, which...

Question 9

____ is a hormone that regulates blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

A)   Erythropoietin
B)   Renin
C)   Cortisol
D)   Prolactin
E)   OxytocinF) A) and E)
G) A) and D) B

Question 10

The ____ join with other, similar structures from other nephrons to form collecting ducts.

Accepted Answer

A)   afferent arterioles
B)   distal convoluted tubules
C)   efferent arterioles
D)   peritubular capillaries
E)   proximal convoluted tubulesF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

All substances moved during the ____ process of urine formation will be eliminated in urine.

Accepted Answer

A)   glomerular filtration
B)   tubular reabsorption
C)   tubular secretion
D)   elimination
E)   micturitionF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

In addition to urea, ________ ________ is a waste product formed by the breakdown of proteins and nucleic acids.

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The answer of In addition to urea, ________ ________ is...

Question 13

The long, muscular tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder using rhythmic muscular contractions are called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The long, muscular tubes that carry urine...

Question 14

The loop of Henle curves back toward the renal corpuscle and starts to twist again, becoming the ________ tubule that joins with tubules from several nephrons to form collecting ducts.

Accepted Answer

distal convoluted

Question 15

The middle portion of the kidneys is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   renal pelvis
B)   renal cortex
C)   renal medulla
D)   renal column
E)   hilumF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

Which of the following does not describe chronic renal failure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Kidneys slowly lose function
B)   Commonly caused by high blood pressure or diabetes
C)   Can result from poisons and/or alcohol abuse
D)   Surgical repair of obstructions may correct failure
E)   May cause headache and mental confusionF) All of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 17

The structures shown at number 4 on the figure of the kidney are the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The structures shown at number 4 on...

Question 18

Which section of the tubule is connected to the glomerulus?

Accepted Answer

A)   Renal corpuscle
B)   Collecting duct
C)   Glomerular capsule
D)   Proximal convoluted tubule
E)   Distal convoluted tubuleF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 19

During ____, the hormone ADH controls the amount of water the body keeps.

Accepted Answer

A)   glomerular filtration
B)   tubular reabsorption
C)   tubular secretion
D)   elimination
E)   micturitionF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 20

The renal pelvis divides into small tubes known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The renal pelvis divides into small tubes...

Exam 31: The Urinary System

Cystitis in women is likely to result from ____.

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Which of the following does not describe acute kidney failure?

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The ________, shown at number 1 on the figure, is where the renal artery, renal vein, and Ureters enter the kidney.

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The ____ is located between the proximal and distal tubules.

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The capsule that surrounds the glomerulus is called the ________ capsule.

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Which of the following occurs in the renal corpuscles?

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The expansion of the ureter inside the kidneys is the ____.

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The kidneys are ________ in position, which means that they lie behind the peritoneal cavity.

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____ is a hormone that regulates blood pressure.

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The ____ join with other, similar structures from other nephrons to form collecting ducts.

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All substances moved during the ____ process of urine formation will be eliminated in urine.

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In addition to urea, ________ ________ is a waste product formed by the breakdown of proteins and nucleic acids.

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The long, muscular tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder using rhythmic muscular contractions are called ________.

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The loop of Henle curves back toward the renal corpuscle and starts to twist again, becoming the ________ tubule that joins with tubules from several nephrons to form collecting ducts.

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The middle portion of the kidneys is the ____.

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Which of the following does not describe chronic renal failure?

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The structures shown at number 4 on the figure of the kidney are the ________.

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Which section of the tubule is connected to the glomerulus?

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During ____, the hormone ADH controls the amount of water the body keeps.

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The renal pelvis divides into small tubes known as ________.

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