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Urinary System

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Which is not a major fx of the kidney? A. regulation of blood ionic composition B. regulation of blood cell size C. regulation of blood volume D. regulation of BP E. regulation of blood pH B. regulation of blood cell size
What is the formation of a new glucose molecule? Gluconeogenesis
Which of the following is a waste product normally excreted by the kidneys? A. urea B. glucose C. insulin D. cholesterol E. CO2 A. Urea
This is smooth dense irregular connective tissue that is continuous with the outer coat of the ureter. Renal Capsule
The portion of the kidney that extends between the renal pyramids is called the ___. Renal Columns
What is the correct order of blood flow through the kidneys? Renal Artery>Segmental Arteries>Interlobar Arteries>Arcuate Arteries>Interlobular Arteries>Afferent Arterioles>Glomerular Capillaries>Efferent Arterioles>Peritubular Capillaries>Interlobular Veins>Arcuate Veins>Interlobar Veins>Renal Vein
What is the correct order of filtrate flow? Glomerular (Bowman's) Capsule>Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)>Loop of Henle>Distal Convoluted Tubule (DCT)>Collecting Duct
The ___ structure of the nephron reabsorbs the most substances. A. Glomerular Capsule B. Loop of Henle C. Ascending Limb D. Collecting Duct E. Proximal Convoluted Tubule E. Proximal Convoluted Tubule (PCT)
This structure of the nephron filters blood: A. Glomerular Capsule B. Loop of Henle C. Ascending Limb D. Collecting Duct E. Renal Corpuscle A. Glomerular Capsule
This term means the return of substances into the blood stream from the filtrate: A. Reabsorption B. Filtration C. Secretion D. Excretion E. None A. Reabsorption
This is a nephron process that results in a substance in blood entering the already formed filtrate. A. reabsorption B. filtration C. secretion D. excretion E. None C. Secretion
This layer of filtration membrane is composed of collagen fibers & proteoglycans in a glycoprotein matrix. A. glomerular endothelial cells B. basal lamina C. pedicels D. filtration slits E. slit membrane B. Basal Lamina
This occurs when stretching triggers contraction of smooth muscle walls in afferent arterioles. A. glomerular filtration rate B. tubulomerular feedback C. myogenic mechanism D. renal autoregulation E. capsular hydrostatic pressure C. Myogenic Mechanism
This occurs when a substance passes from the fluid in the tubular lumen through the apical membrane, across the cytosol, & then into the interstitial fluid: Transcellular Reabsorption
The proximal convoluted tubules reabsorb which percentage of filtered H2O?? A. 25% B. 50% C. 65% D. 80% E. 99% C. 65%
Which of the following is NOT a way angiotensin II affects the kidneys? A. It increases GFR B. It can decrease GFR C. It enhances reabsorption of certain ions D. It stimulates the release of aldosterone E. None A. It increases GFR
Urea recycling can cause a buildup of urea in the __. A. renal capsule B. loop of Henle C. ascending tubule D. renal medulla E. renal pelvis D. Renal Medulla
Increased secretion of hydrogen ions would result in a ___ of blood ___. A. increase, pressure B. decrease, volume C. increase, sodium levels D. decrease, pH E. increase, urea D. decrease, pH
Increased secretion of aldosterone would result in a ___ of blood ___. A. increase, potassium B. decrease, volume C. increase, calcium levels D. decrease, pH E. increase, sodium E. increase, sodium
An analysis of the physical, chemical, & microscopic properties of urine is called __. Urinalysis
H2O accounts for which percentage of the total volume of urine? 95%
This is a test to measure kidney fx. Plasma creatinine
This transports urine from the kidney to the bladder. Ureter
This layer of the ureter is composed of connective tissue, collagen, & elastic fibers. A. Mucosa B. Transitional Epithelium C. Lamina Propria D. Adventitia E. Lamina Elastica C. Lamina Propria
This lies in the anterior corner of the trigone of the bladder. A. Urethral Sphincter B. Adventitia bundle C. Ureter D. Internal Urethral Orifice E. Muscularis Bundle D. Internal Urethral Orifice
An increase in permeability of the filtration membrane d/t disease, injury or irritation of kidney cells by substances such as bacterial toxins, ether, or heavy metals indicates which condition? Albuminuria
Anorexia, starvation, or a diet too low in carbohydrates indicates which condition? Ketonuria
Stress, causing excessive amounts of epinephrine secretion which stimulates glycogen breakdown, indicates which condition? This condition can also indicate diabetes mellitus. Glucosuria
Excessive urine concentration of a normal breakdown product of hemoglobin caused by pernicious anemia, infectious hepatitis, jaundice, or cirrhosis indicates which condition? Urobilinogenuria
This substance gives bile its major pigmentation: Bilirubin
These are tiny masses of material, hardened in the lumen of the urinary tubule & are flushed out when filtrate builds up behind them: Casts
Candida albicans & E. coli are which type of abnormal constituent of urine? Microbes
What is the normal pH range of urine in humans? 4.6-8.0
What is the normal volume of urine produced in humans? 2L/day
What is the normal specific gravity range of urine in humans? 1.001-1.035
T/F: Parasympathetic division of ANS regulates kidney fx. False
This hormone is released when the blood volume increases. Atrial Natriuretic Peptide
Consumption of salty food will cause an increase in this hormone Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
Absence of angiotensin converting enzyme will lead to __. decreased BP
If the urinary excretion rate of a drug such as penicillin is greater than the rate at which it is filtered at the glomerulus, how else is it getting into the urine? Tubular secretion
How does the urinary system help the nervous system? The kidneys perform gluconeogenesis, providing glucose for neurons
What condition is characterized by elevated blood levels of cholesterol, phospholipids, & triglycerides with depressed blood levels of albumin? Nephrotic Syndrome
T/F: The liver contributes to waste management by detoxifying substances & the lungs participate by excreting CO2. TRUE
What type of embyronic tissue develops into nephrons? Mesoderm
T/F: Intercalated cells resorb potassium ions, bicarbonate ions, & secrete hydrogen ions. TRUE
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