Question 1

The organs of the urinary system are

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A)   the renal cortex, renal pelvis, and renal medulla.
B)   the glomerular capsule, proximal convoluted tubule, the nephron loop, distal convoluted tubule, and the collecting duct.
C)   a kidney, a ureter, and paired bladders and urethras.
D)   paired kidneys, paired ureters, a bladder and a urethra.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

When the concentration of water in body fluids increases, the secretion of ADH increases.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A renal corpuscle includes the

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A)   glomerulus and glomerular capsule.
B)   glomerulus and renal tubule.
C)   glomerular capsule and renal tubule.
D)   renal tubule and collecting tubule.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 4

The glomerular filtrate in the proximal convoluted tubule is isotonic to the plasma of the peritubular capillary.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Nocturnal enuresis is

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A)   an infection.
B)   bedwetting.
C)   kidney damage from a toxin that
D)   a form of kidney cancer.
E)   coli produces.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

An increase in sodium reabsorption increases water reabsorption by actively transporting water into the blood.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The story of Balkan endemic nephropathy indicated that

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A)   a toxin in food can damage kidneys and cause cancer in the urinary tract.
B)   kidney disease only affects people in Croatia.
C)   drinking too much alcohol can strain the kidneys.
D)   a terrorist can poison peoples' urinary systems by putting bacteria in the water supply.Boxed Reading: VignetteE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

As a result of very low arterial blood pressure, glomerular hydrostatic pressure

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A)   rises and filtration increases.
B)   rises and filtration decreases.
C)   drops and filtration increases.
D)   drops and filtration decreases.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

The layers of a ureter are

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A)   outer fibrous coat, middle muscular coat, inner mucous coat.
B)   inner fibrous coat, middle muscular coat, outer mucous coat.
C)   inner muscular coat, middle fibrous coat, outer inner mucous coat.
D)   inner vascular coat, middle neural coat, outer mucous coat.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

The countercurrent mechanism functions primarily in the

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A)   renal corpuscle.
B)   proximal convoluted tubule.
C)   distal convoluted tubule
D)   nephron loop.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 11

The first capillary bed associated with the nephron

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A)   filters.
B)   reabsorbs nutrients.
C)   adjusts pH.
D)   reverses the flow of blood.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Marvin goes on vacation to Maine and for a week eats nothing but seafood. The next week, he experiences intense pain in his big toe. He probably has

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A)   Balkan endemic nephropathy.
B)   diuresis.
C)   edema.
D)   gout.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Females are at higher risk of contracting a urinary tract infection because

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A)   the female urethra is shorter than the male's.
B)   the female urethra is longer than the male's.
C)   women sit down to urinate.
D)   women use toilet paper when they urinate.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 14

Up to ______ of urea is filtered and recycled.

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A)   33%
B)   55%
C)   80%
D)   100%E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Which of the following is a normal constituent of urine?

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A)   Urea
B)   Water
C)   Creatinine
D)   All of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 16

The urinary bladder is superior to the parietal peritoneum.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Kidney shrinkage with age is due to

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A)   spooling of collecting ducts.
B)   loss of glomeruli.
C)   merging of proximal and distal convoluted tubules.
D)   proliferating nephron loops.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Peristaltic waves force urine along the length of the ureter.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A by-product of amino acid catabolism in the liver is

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A)   uric acid.
B)   urea.
C)   ammonia.
D)   water.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Uric acid results from the metabolism of _____ _____.

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The answer of Uric acid results from the metabolism of...

Exam 20: Urinary System

Uric acid results from the metabolism of _____ _____.

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The story of Balkan endemic nephropathy indicated that

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The organs of the urinary system are

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When the concentration of water in body fluids increases, the secretion of ADH increases.

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Marvin goes on vacation to Maine and for a week eats nothing but seafood. The next week, he experiences intense pain in his big toe. He probably has

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A renal corpuscle includes the

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The glomerular filtrate in the proximal convoluted tubule is isotonic to the plasma of the peritubular capillary.

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Kidney shrinkage with age is due to

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The first capillary bed associated with the nephron

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Peristaltic waves force urine along the length of the ureter.

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As a result of very low arterial blood pressure, glomerular hydrostatic pressure

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The layers of a ureter are

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Up to ______ of urea is filtered and recycled.

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The countercurrent mechanism functions primarily in the

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Females are at higher risk of contracting a urinary tract infection because

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Nocturnal enuresis is

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The urinary bladder is superior to the parietal peritoneum.

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A by-product of amino acid catabolism in the liver is

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Which of the following is a normal constituent of urine?

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An increase in sodium reabsorption increases water reabsorption by actively transporting water into the blood.

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Uric acid results from the metabolism of _ _.

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