Question 1

Urine is forced along the length of the ureter by peristaltic waves.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Uric acid results from the metabolism of nucleic acids.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is an abnormal constituent of urine?

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A)   urea
B)   uric acid
C)   creatinine
D)   water
E)   none of theseF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

A renal corpuscle includes the

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A)   glomerulus and glomerular capsule.
B)   glomerulus and renal tubule.
C)   renal tubule and glomerular capsule.
D)   renal tubule and collecting duct.
E)   glomerulus and collecting duct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

Efferent arterioles lead to the

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A)   renal arteries.
B)   peritubular capillaries.
C)   interlobar arteries.
D)   arcuate arteries.
E)   glomerular capillaries.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

The triangular area on the internal floor of the urinary bladder with an opening at each of its angles is called the ________.

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The answer of The triangular area on the internal floor...

Question 7

The micturition reflex center is located in the

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A)   sacral portion of the spinal cord.
B)   medulla oblongata.
C)   pons.
D)   hypothalamus.
E)   cerebral cortex.F) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 8

Which of the following indicates the parts of a renal tubule in the correct sequence from beginning to end?

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A)   proximal convoluted tubule,ascending limb of the nephron loop,descending limb of the nephron loop,distal convoluted tubule
B)   distal convoluted tubule,ascending limb of the nephron loop,descending limb of the nephron loop,proximal convoluted tubule
C)   proximal convoluted tubule,descending limb of the nephron loop,ascending limb of the nephron loop,distal convoluted tubule
D)   descending limb of the nephron loop,ascending limb of the nephron loop,proximal convoluted tubule,distal convoluted tubule
E)   descending limb of the nephron loop,ascending limb of the nephron loop,distal convoluted tubule,proximal convoluted tubuleF) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 9

ADH is released by the posterior pituitary gland,but it is produced by cells in the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ADH is released by the posterior pituitary...

Question 10

Reabsorption of glucose occurs primarily through the walls of the

Accepted Answer

A)   glomerular capsule.
B)   nephron loop.
C)   proximal convoluted tubule.
D)   distal convoluted tubule.
E)   renal pelvis.F) A) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

Glomerular filtrate is nearly protein free.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If a substance is transported from the fluid of the renal tubule into the plasma of the peritubular capillary,it is said to be

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A)   filtered.
B)   absorbed.
C)   secreted.
D)   reabsorbed.
E)   excreted.F) B) and D)
G) A) and B) D

Question 13

The ureters extend downward

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A)   behind the parietal peritoneum and join the urinary bladder from above.
B)   behind the parietal peritoneum and join the urinary bladder from below.
C)   in front of the parietal peritoneum and join the urinary bladder from above.
D)   in front of the parietal peritoneum and join the urinary bladder from below.
E)   and join the urethra just above the urinary bladder.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

Afferent arterioles are branches of the

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A)   renal arteries.
B)   arciform arteries.
C)   interlobar arteries.
D)   cortical radiate arteries.
E)   efferent arterioles.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

Urine formation involves

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A)   glomerular filtration.
B)   tubular reabsorption.
C)   tubular secretion.
D)   all of these.
E)   none of these.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C) D

Question 16

The bundles of interlaced muscular fibers in the wall of the urinary bladder comprise the ________ muscle.

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The answer of The bundles of interlaced muscular fibers in...

Question 17

The efferent arteriole supplies blood to the capillaries of the glomerulus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) functions to promote water reabsorption through the wall of the

Accepted Answer

A)   distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct.
B)   proximal convoluted tubule.
C)   ascending limb of the nephron loop.
D)   descending limb of the nephron loop.
E)   glomerular capillaries.F) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 19

The largest quantity of hydrogen ions is secreted

Accepted Answer

A)   passively into the proximal convoluted tubule.
B)   passively into the distal convoluted tubule.
C)   actively into the proximal convoluted tubule.
D)   actively into the distal convoluted tubule.
E)   passively into the collecting duct.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 20

An automatic bladder is most likely to result from injury to the

Accepted Answer

A)   spinal cord above the sacral region.
B)   spinal cord below the sacral region.
C)   sensory portion of the micturition reflex.
D)   motor portion of the micturition reflex.
E)   detrusor muscle.F) C) and D)
G) D) and E)

Exam 17: Urinary System

Urine is forced along the length of the ureter by peristaltic waves.

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Uric acid results from the metabolism of nucleic acids.

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Which of the following is an abnormal constituent of urine?

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A renal corpuscle includes the

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Efferent arterioles lead to the

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The triangular area on the internal floor of the urinary bladder with an opening at each of its angles is called the ________.

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The micturition reflex center is located in the

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Which of the following indicates the parts of a renal tubule in the correct sequence from beginning to end?

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ADH is released by the posterior pituitary gland,but it is produced by cells in the ________.

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Reabsorption of glucose occurs primarily through the walls of the

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Glomerular filtrate is nearly protein free.

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If a substance is transported from the fluid of the renal tubule into the plasma of the peritubular capillary,it is said to be

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The ureters extend downward

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Afferent arterioles are branches of the

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Urine formation involves

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The bundles of interlaced muscular fibers in the wall of the urinary bladder comprise the ________ muscle.

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The efferent arteriole supplies blood to the capillaries of the glomerulus.

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) functions to promote water reabsorption through the wall of the

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The largest quantity of hydrogen ions is secreted

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An automatic bladder is most likely to result from injury to the

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