Question 1

The descriptive term for the location of the kidneys relative to the abdominal cavity.

Accepted Answer

A)   retroperitoneal
B)   intraperitoneal
C)   extraabdominal
D)   supraperitoneal
E)   subcapsularF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 2

Which segment of the nephron has a simple squamous epithelium?

Accepted Answer

A)   ascending limb of the nephron loop
B)   descending limb of the nephron loop
C)   distal convoluted tubule
D)   proximal convoluted tubuleE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Before it enters the ureter, urine collects in the

Accepted Answer

A)   renal sinus.
B)   renal pelvis.
C)   renal cortex.
D)   renal pyramids.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following regions of the nephron is most likely to be found in the renal medulla?

Accepted Answer

A)   glomerulus
B)   proximal convoluted tubule
C)   distal convoluted tubule
D)   collecting ductE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following supportive tissues is most superficial?

Accepted Answer

A)   fibrous capsule
B)   pararenal fat
C)   perirenal fat
D)   renal fasciaE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Vessels and nerves enter and leave the kidney through the

Accepted Answer

A)   fibrous capsule.
B)   lateral convex surface.
C)   inferior surface.
D)   medial hilum.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Cortical nephrons are different from juxtamedullary nephrons in that

Accepted Answer

A)   they are much less abundant.
B)   they produce urine, whereas juxtamedullary nephrons do not.
C)   their nephron loop is shorter, with a shorter thin segment.
D)   they do not have a proximal convoluted tubule.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Figure 24.1
Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Identify the letter that indicates a cortical radiate artery.

Accepted Answer

A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   D
E)   EF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Five ________ arteries branch from the renal artery and enter the hilus.

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Question 10

Figure 24.1
Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Identify the letter that indicates an expanded portion of the ureter.

Accepted Answer

A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   D
E)   EF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

Blood vessel that contains granular cells involved in blood pressure regulation.

Accepted Answer

A)   afferent arteriole
B)   efferent arteriole
C)   segmental artery
D)   macula densa
E)   extraglomerular mesangialF) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

The calyces and renal pelvis are all flared branches off the ________, which is an organ that transmits urine to the bladder.

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The answer of The calyces and renal pelvis are all...

Question 13

Infection of the renal pelvic and calyces is known as

Accepted Answer

A)   nephritis.
B)   cystitis.
C)   hydronephritis.
D)   pyelitis.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

The ________, a clinical landmark in the urinary bladder, is bounded by the two ureteric openings and the internal urethral orifice.

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Question 15

In the juxtaglomerular apparatus, the macula densa belongs to the

Accepted Answer

A)   terminal nephron loop.
B)   glomerulus.
C)   efferent arteriole.
D)   visceral layer of the glomerular capsule (podocytes) .E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Figure 24.2
Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Identify the letter that indicates the region of the nephron with receptors sensitive to antidiuretic hormone (ADH) .

Accepted Answer

A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   D
E)   EF) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 17

Figure 24.3
Use the diagram above to answer the following questions.
-Identify the letter that indicates the visceral layer of the glomerular capsule.

Accepted Answer

A)   A
B)   B
C)   C
D)   D
E)   EF) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following is found exclusively in the renal medulla?

Accepted Answer

A)   nephron loop of juxtamedullary nephrons
B)   cortical radiate arteries
C)   peritubular capillaries
D)   proximal convoluted tubulesE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

The ________ urethral sphincter is composed of skeletal muscle and under voluntary control.

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Question 20

Adjacent collecting ducts join to form larger ________ that drain into the minor calyx.

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Exam 24: The Urinary System

Which of the following is found exclusively in the renal medulla?

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Figure 24.1 Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Identify the letter that indicates an expanded portion of the ureter.

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Cortical nephrons are different from juxtamedullary nephrons in that

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In the juxtaglomerular apparatus, the macula densa belongs to the

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Before it enters the ureter, urine collects in the

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Figure 24.1 Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Identify the letter that indicates a cortical radiate artery.

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The ________ urethral sphincter is composed of skeletal muscle and under voluntary control.

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Vessels and nerves enter and leave the kidney through the

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The descriptive term for the location of the kidneys relative to the abdominal cavity.

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Which of the following regions of the nephron is most likely to be found in the renal medulla?

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Which of the following supportive tissues is most superficial?

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The ________, a clinical landmark in the urinary bladder, is bounded by the two ureteric openings and the internal urethral orifice.

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Figure 24.3 Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Identify the letter that indicates the visceral layer of the glomerular capsule.

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Adjacent collecting ducts join to form larger ________ that drain into the minor calyx.

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Figure 24.2 Use the diagram above to answer the following questions. -Identify the letter that indicates the region of the nephron with receptors sensitive to antidiuretic hormone (ADH) .

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Which segment of the nephron has a simple squamous epithelium?

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The calyces and renal pelvis are all flared branches off the ________, which is an organ that transmits urine to the bladder.

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Infection of the renal pelvic and calyces is known as

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Five ________ arteries branch from the renal artery and enter the hilus.

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Blood vessel that contains granular cells involved in blood pressure regulation.

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