Question 1

One mechanism the kidney uses to raise systemic blood pressure is to

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A)  increase secretion of renin by the juxtaglomerular complex.
B)  decrease secretion of aldosterone.
C)  increase release of angiotensin II by the suprarenal glands.
D)  increase filtration into glomerular (Bowman's) capsule.
E)  decrease urinary albumin concentration.F) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

Each of the following organs is part of the urinary system except the

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A)  kidney.
B)  urinary bladder.
C)  rectum.
D)  ureter.
E)  urethra.F) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following components of the nephron is largely confined to the renal medulla?

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A)  glomerular (Bowman's) capsule
B)  distal convoluted tubule
C)  collecting ducts
D)  proximal convoluted tubule
E)  glomerulusF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Filtrate first passes from the glomerular capsule to the

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A)  nephron loop (loop of Henle) .
B)  proximal convoluted tubule.
C)  distal convoluted tubule.
D)  collecting duct.
E)  minor calyx.F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Figure 26-1 The Structure of the Kidney
Use Figure 26-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "8."

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A)  renal pelvis
B)  minor calyx
C)  ureter
D)  major calyx
E)  renal columnF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

Figure 26-2 The Nephron
Use Figure 26-2 to answer the following questions:
-Where does osmosis of water in the countercurrent multiplier process occur?

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

Question 7

Substances larger than ________ are normally not allowed to pass through the filtration membrane.

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium ions
B)  glucose
C)  albumin
D)  amino acids
E)  ureaF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

Urine passes,in the order given,through which of the following structures?

Accepted Answer

A)  collecting duct,renal pelvis,urethra,bladder,ureter
B)  renal pelvis,collecting duct,bladder,ureter,urethra
C)  collecting duct,renal pelvis,ureter,bladder,urethra
D)  renal pelvis,urethra,bladder,ureter,collecting duct
E)  collecting duct,ureter,renal pelvis,urethra,bladderF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

The detrusor muscle

Accepted Answer

A)  moves urine along the ureters by peristalsis.
B)  compresses the urinary bladder and expels urine through the urethra.
C)  functions as the internal urinary sphincter.
D)  functions as the external urinary sphincter.
E)  surrounds the renal pelvis.F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Exam 26: The Urinary System

Figure 26-2 The Nephron Use Figure 26-2 to answer the following questions: -Where does osmosis of water in the countercurrent multiplier process occur?

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Urine passes,in the order given,through which of the following structures?

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One mechanism the kidney uses to raise systemic blood pressure is to

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Filtrate first passes from the glomerular capsule to the

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Each of the following organs is part of the urinary system except the

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Figure 26-1 The Structure of the Kidney Use Figure 26-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "8."

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The detrusor muscle

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Which of the following components of the nephron is largely confined to the renal medulla?

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Substances larger than ________ are normally not allowed to pass through the filtration membrane.

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Exam 26: The Urinary System

Figure 26-2 The Nephron Use Figure 26-2 to answer the following questions: -Where does osmosis of water in the countercurrent multiplier process occur?

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Urine passes,in the order given,through which of the following structures?

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One mechanism the kidney uses to raise systemic blood pressure is to

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Filtrate first passes from the glomerular capsule to the

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Each of the following organs is part of the urinary system except the

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Figure 26-1 The Structure of the Kidney Use Figure 26-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structure labeled "8."

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The detrusor muscle

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Which of the following components of the nephron is largely confined to the renal medulla?

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Substances larger than ________ are normally not allowed to pass through the filtration membrane.

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