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Unit 3 Chapter 23

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A by-product of protein catabolism, __________blank constitutes approximately one-half of all nitrogenous waste. urea
Which of the following correctly traces blood flow from the renal artery into the renal cortex? Segmental a. → interlobar a. → arcuate a. → cortical radiate (interlobular) a.
Which of the following would reduce the glomerular filtration rate? Vasoconstriction of the afferent arteriole
The __________blank innervation of the kidneys reduces urine production, while the function of its __________blank innervation is unknown. sympathetic; parasympathetic
The __________blank is not an organ of the urinary system. liver
Which organ system does not excrete waste? The urinary system The cardiovascular system The integumentary system The digestive system The respiratory system The cardiovascular system
Aldosterone acts on the __________blank. distal convoluted tubule
Which two substances are most useful for determining a patient's glomerular filtration rate? Inulin and creatinine NOT insulin
True or False: Glomerular capillaries suffer little damage from hypertension because of the protective influence of the afferent arterioles. False Hypertension ruptures glomerular capillaries and leads to scarring of the kidneys
The innermost connective tissue layer protecting the kidney and assisting in staving off infection is known as the __________blank. fibrous capsule
Total saturation of protein transporters for a given solute in the renal tubules would result in __________blank. appearance of that solute in the urine
Which organ system excretes nitrogenous wastes? The urinary system
Which of the following correctly traces blood flow from the renal cortex to the renal vein? Interlobar v. → arcuate v. → cortical radiate (interlobular) v. → renal v.
Micturition is another term for __________blank. the elimination of urine
The __________blank muscle is located in the urinary bladder. detrusor
True or False: The ureters pass anterior to the bladder and enter it from below. False
The pigment responsible for the color of urine is called __________blank. urochrome
The major calyces merge to form a single, funnel-shaped __________blank. pelvis
True or false: Alcohol stimulates the secretion of ADH, thereby reducing reabsorption by the collecting duct. False
A patient enters a hospital after a motorcycle accident. He complains of mid-back pain. X-rays reveal both rib and pelvic fractures. His emergency room examination includes urinalysis. Which of the following findings from the urinalysis would most likely suggest trauma to the kidneys from the accident, but not to the urinary bladder? Albuminuria
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