Question 1

What is NOT a true statement about the cortical nephrons?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cortical nephrons are the most numerous type of nephron in the kidneys.
B)   Cortical nephrons have a short nephron loop (loop of Henle) .
C)   Cortical nephrons are wrapped by the vasa recta.
D)   The renal corpuscle of a cortical nephron sits in the renal cortex.

Question 2

Urine drains from a major calyx into:

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A)   the renal tubule.
B)   the renal pelvis.
C)   a minor calyx.
D)   a papilla.

Question 3

Urine dripping from a renal pyramid passes first into the major calyx then into the minor calyx.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Glomerular colloid osmotic pressure (GCOP)  is created by:

Accepted Answer

A)   systemic blood pressure.
B)   filtrate in the capsular space.
C)   proteins such as albumin in the blood.
D)   fluids in the blood plasma.

Question 5

Which statement is TRUE regarding antidiuretic hormone (ADH) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   ADH causes the kidneys to produce very dilute urine.
B)   ADH increases the permeability of the late distal tubule and cortical collecting ducts to water.
C)   ADH promotes water loss and increases urine output.
D)   ADH is secreted in response to low potassium ions in the blood.

Question 6

The right kidney sits ________ to the left kidney due to the position of the liver.

Accepted Answer

A)   superior
B)   posterior
C)   inferior
D)   medial

Question 7

Filtrate and whole blood contain identical constituents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which vessel is present in the arterial pathway but missing from the venous pathway?

Accepted Answer

A)   interlobar
B)   arcuate
C)   segmental
D)   interlobular

Question 9

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-Peritubular capillaries

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Question 10

S1U1P1Match the followingS1S1P0: 
-Nephron loop (Loop of Henle)

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Question 11

Where are creatinine, ammonium ions, small amounts of urea, and drugs such as penicillin typically secreted?

Accepted Answer

A)   distal tubule
B)   ascending limb of the nephron loop (loop of Henle) 
C)   proximal tubule
D)   collecting duct

Question 12

Under what conditions would antidiuretic hormone (ADH) be present to promote facultative water reabsorption? Specify where in the renal tubule this hormone exerts its effects.

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Question 13

The main force that promotes filtration in a nephron is:

Accepted Answer

A)   glomerular colloid osmotic pressure (GCOP) .
B)   glomerular hydrostatic pressure (GHP) .
C)   colloid osmotic pressure (COP) .
D)   capsular hydrostatic pressure (CHP) .

Question 14

Each of the following is typical of urine EXCEPT:

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A)   translucency.
B)   yellow color.
C)   a pH of 3.0.
D)   mild odor.

Question 15

Jasmine has high blood pressure and an increased glomerular filtration rate (GFR) . How does the tubuloglomerular feedback mechanism restore normal pressure in her glomerulus?

Accepted Answer

A)   The efferent arteriole constricts.
B)   The juxtaglomerular (JG)  cells increase production of renin.
C)   The juxtaglomerular (JG)  cells decrease production of renin.
D)   The afferent arteriole vasodilates.

Question 16

The juxtamedullary apparatus acts as a special vascular system called the countercurrent exchanger.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What are the two types of cells housed in the juxtaglomerular apparatus (JGA)?

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Question 18

The glomerulus is fed and drained by arterioles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What chemical is necessary for the transformation of angiotensin -I (A -I)  into active angiotensin -II (A -II) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   angiotensin -converting enzyme (AC
E)  
B)   atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) 
C)   renin
D)   angiotensinogen

Question 20

What is the normal value for the glomerular filtration rate (GFR)  in mL/min?

Accepted Answer

A)   125
B)   275
C)   500
D)   75

Exam 24: The Urinary System

Filtrate and whole blood contain identical constituents.

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The juxtamedullary apparatus acts as a special vascular system called the countercurrent exchanger.

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What is the normal value for the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in mL/min?

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The right kidney sits ________ to the left kidney due to the position of the liver.

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Urine dripping from a renal pyramid passes first into the major calyx then into the minor calyx.

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The glomerulus is fed and drained by arterioles.

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Which statement is TRUE regarding antidiuretic hormone (ADH) ?

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Match the following: -Nephron loop (Loop of Henle)

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Jasmine has high blood pressure and an increased glomerular filtration rate (GFR) . How does the tubuloglomerular feedback mechanism restore normal pressure in her glomerulus?

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Under what conditions would antidiuretic hormone (ADH) be present to promote facultative water reabsorption? Specify where in the renal tubule this hormone exerts its effects.

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Each of the following is typical of urine EXCEPT:

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What are the two types of cells housed in the juxtaglomerular apparatus (JGA)?

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Urine drains from a major calyx into:

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Match the following: -Peritubular capillaries

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Where are creatinine, ammonium ions, small amounts of urea, and drugs such as penicillin typically secreted?

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What chemical is necessary for the transformation of angiotensin -I (A -I) into active angiotensin -II (A -II) ?

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Which vessel is present in the arterial pathway but missing from the venous pathway?

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Glomerular colloid osmotic pressure (GCOP) is created by:

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What is NOT a true statement about the cortical nephrons?

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The main force that promotes filtration in a nephron is:

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