Question 1

Filtration slits is the name given to the

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A)   points where the afferent arterioles enter the renal corpuscle.
B)   openings between the endothelial cells of the glomerular capillaries.
C)   gaps between the podocyte processes in the visceral layer of Bowman's capsule.
D)   basement membrane of the glomerular endothelium.
E)   active transport channels.F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 2

Tubular reabsorption and tubular secretion differ in that

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A)   tubular secretion is a passive process; tubular reabsorption uses active transport.
B)   tubular secretion adds materials to the filtrate; tubular reabsorption removes materials from the filtrate.
C)   tubular reabsorption increases urine volume; tubular secretion decreases urine volume.
D)   tubular reabsorption occurs in Bowman's capsule; tubular secretion occurs in the peritubular capillary.
E)   tubular secretion moves materials from the filtrate into the blood; tubular reabsorption moves materials from the blood into the filtrate.F) None of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 3

In the myogenic mechanism of autoregulation, what is the response to an increase in blood pressure in the afferent arteriole?

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A)   constriction of the glomerulus
B)   dilation of the afferent arteriole
C)   dilation of the efferent arteriole
D)   constriction of the afferent arterioleE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Match the structure with the appropriate description.
-renal pyramid

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A)  cone-shaped structure in medulla of kidney
B)  anchors kidneys to abdominal wall
C)  cortical tissue between renal pyramids
D)  tube that opens into renal pelvis
E)  point where renal artery enters kidneyF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 5

Urea is

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A)   secreted into the filtrate by cells of the distal convoluted tubule.
B)   diffuse out of the collecting ducts into the interstitial fluid of the medulla and then diffuse into the descending loop of Henle.
C)   completely reabsorbed by the nephron.
D)   actively transported into the filtrate by cells of the collecting duct.
E)   None of these choices is correct.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 6

Decreased plasma clearance can indicate

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A)   hypertension.
B)   renal failure.
C)   decreased ADH secretion.
D)   decreased aldosterone secretion.
E)   fluid balance.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Match the result with the correct part of urine formation.
-the fate of 99% of the filtrate

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A)  filtration
B)  tubular reabsorption
C)  tubular secretionD) None of the above
E) A) and C)

Question 8

Blood vessels, nerves, and the ureter enter and leave the kidney at the

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A)   hilum.
B)   renal fascia.
C)   renal pelvis.
D)   renal capsule.
E)   renal pyramid.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

How much urine would be in the urinary bladder to increase the pressure to an uncomfortable point?

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A)   100 mL
B)   300 mL
C)   400 mL
D)   500 mLE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

The ureter expands into the substance of the kidney as the

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A)   hilum.
B)   renal pelvis.
C)   renal capsule.
D)   renal pyramid.
E)   renal corpuscle.F) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

Passage of proteins into Bowman's capsule is prevented by

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A)   the size of the capillary pores.
B)   the size of the filtration slits in the podocytes.
C)   the size of the proteins.
D)   filtration pressure.
E)   the size of the capillary pores, the size of the filtration slits in the podocytes, and the size of the proteins.F) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

A 15% increase in blood pressure would result in which of the following changes in ADH secretion?

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A)   increased secretion
B)   decreased secretion
C)   no change in secretionD) A) and C)
E) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following is between the proximal and distal convoluted tubules?

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A)   the glomerulus
B)   the loop of Henle
C)   the distal convoluted tubule
D)   the proximal convoluted tubule
E)   collecting ductF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

The juxtaglomerular apparatus is composed of

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A)   juxtaglomerular cells and the macula densa.
B)   podocytes and juxtaglomerular cells.
C)   the macula densa and the filtration membrane.
D)   juxtaglomerular cells and the filtration membrane.
E)   glomerulus and Bowman's capsule.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following situations increases the number of action potentials to the supraoptic region of the hypothalamus?

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A)   increased blood velocity
B)   decreased renin production
C)   increased plasma osmolality
D)   decreased aldosterone secretion
E)   decreased plasma osmolalityF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

A substance that is useful for determining the plasma clearance rate of the kidney is

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A)   ADH.
B)   glucose.
C)   inulin.
D)   protein.
E)   ammonia.F) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 17

Diabetes insipidus is the result of decreased

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A)   ADH production.
B)   insulin production.
C)   aldosterone production.
D)   angiotensin II production.
E)   glucagon production.F) C) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT an effect of aging on the kidneys?

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A)   decrease in kidney size
B)   loss of nephrons
C)   decreased response to hormonal control of urine volume
D)   a marked decrease in the ability to maintain homeostasisE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following are most likely to be actively secreted into the distal convoluted tubule?

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A)   potassium ions.
B)   chloride ions.
C)   bicarbonate.
D)   amino acids.
E)   sodium.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

The renal corpuscle consists of

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A)   the renal pelvis and the renal tubules.
B)   the glomerulus and Bowman's capsule.
C)   Bowman's capsule and the renal pelvis.
D)   the proximal convoluted tubule and the glomerulus.
E)   afferent and efferent arteriole.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Exam 26: Urinary System

Decreased plasma clearance can indicate

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Which of the following is NOT an effect of aging on the kidneys?

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The ureter expands into the substance of the kidney as the

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Match the result with the correct part of urine formation. -the fate of 99% of the filtrate

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The renal corpuscle consists of

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Which of the following are most likely to be actively secreted into the distal convoluted tubule?

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Passage of proteins into Bowman's capsule is prevented by

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Which of the following situations increases the number of action potentials to the supraoptic region of the hypothalamus?

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A substance that is useful for determining the plasma clearance rate of the kidney is

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In the myogenic mechanism of autoregulation, what is the response to an increase in blood pressure in the afferent arteriole?

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The juxtaglomerular apparatus is composed of

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Match the structure with the appropriate description. -renal pyramid

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Which of the following is between the proximal and distal convoluted tubules?

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Urea is

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Diabetes insipidus is the result of decreased

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Blood vessels, nerves, and the ureter enter and leave the kidney at the

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A 15% increase in blood pressure would result in which of the following changes in ADH secretion?

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Filtration slits is the name given to the

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How much urine would be in the urinary bladder to increase the pressure to an uncomfortable point?

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Tubular reabsorption and tubular secretion differ in that

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