Question 1

The glomeruli are best described as being tufts of

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A)   capillaries.
B)   arteries.
C)   venules.
D)   veins.
E)   arterioles.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

The following is a list of the blood vessels that carry blood to the kidney. 1. afferent arteriole
2)  arcuate artery
3)  interlobar artery
4)  renal artery
5)  glomerulus
6)  cortical radiate artery
7)  efferent arteriole
8)  peritubular capillary
The proper order in which blood passes through these vessels is

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A)   4, 6, 2, 3, 1, 5, 7, 8.
B)   4, 6, 2, 3, 7, 5, 1, 8.
C)   4, 3, 2, 6, 1, 5, 7, 8.
D)   4, 3, 6, 2, 1, 5, 7, 8.
E)   4, 3, 2, 6, 7, 5, 1, 8.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

The process of_________ involves a carrier protein that can transport a molecule across the cell membrane down its concentration gradient.

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Question 4

Figure 24- 1 The Structure of the Kidney
Use Figure 24- 1 to answer the following questions:
-The filtration of plasma takes place in the

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A)   renal corpuscle.
B)   papillary duct.
C)   ureter.
D)   nephron loop loop of Henle) .
E)   distal convoluted tubule.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 5

In the process of two substances are moved across a cell membrane in the same direction without directly using cellular energy. One of the substances can be moved against a concentration gradient by this process.

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Question 6

The mechanism for producing a concentrated urine involves

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A)   a high concentration of NACl in the interstitial fluid that surrounds the collecting ducts.
B)   the secretion of antidiuretic hormone ADH)  by the neurohypophysis.
C)   aquaporins being inserted into the membranes of the collecting duct cells.
D)   A and C only
E)   A, B, and CF) C) and D)
G) B) and C) E

Question 7

Figure 24- 1 The Structure of the Kidney
Use Figure 24- 1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "11."

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A)   minor calyx
B)   major calyx
C)   renal pelvis
D)   ureter
E)   renal columnF) B) and D)
G) C) and D) C

Question 8

The filtration pressure at the glomerulus is equal to__________ .

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Question 9

The________ is the plasma concentration at which a specific compound will begin appearing in the urine.

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Question 10

A drug that inhibits angiotensin converting enzyme ACE)  may lead to

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A)   reduction of blood pressure.
B)   increased urinary loss of sodium.
C)   less secretion of aldosterone.
D)   B and C only
E)   A, B, and CF) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

One mechanism the kidney uses to raise systemic blood pressure is to

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A)   decrease urinary albumin concentration.
B)   increase secretion of renin by the juxtaglomerular complex.
C)   decrease secretion of aldosterone.
D)   increase release of angiotensin II by the suprarenal glands.
E)   increase filtration into glomerular Bowman's)  capsule.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

Eighty percent of nephrons in the human kidney are located in the_________and have short nephron loops.

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Question 13

The position of the kidneys in the abdominal cavity is stabilized by

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A)   supporting connective tissues.
B)   the overlying peritoneum.
C)   contact with adjacent visceral organs.
D)   B and C only
E)   A, B, and CF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 14

Urine is carried to the urinary bladder by

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A)   lymphatics.
B)   the calyces.
C)   the urethra.
D)   blood vessels.
E)   the ureters.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

During the micturition reflex,

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A)   stimulation of stretch receptors in the bladder wall sends impulses to the sacral cord.
B)   parasympathetic motor neurons that control the detrusor muscle become active.
C)   the internal sphincter is consciously relaxed.
D)   A, B, and C
E)   A and B onlyF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

Figure 24- 1 The Structure of the Kidney
Use Figure 24- 1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structure labeled "4."

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A)   major calyx
B)   renal column
C)   renal pelvis
D)   minor calyx
E)   ureterF) A) and B)
G) C) and D) D

Question 17

Nephrons located close to the medulla with long nephron loops are called________

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Question 18

The process of filtration is driven by

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A)   solvent drag.
B)   blood hydrostatic pressure.
C)   active transport.
D)   blood osmotic pressure.
E)   renal pumping.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 19

The _________test is often used to estimate the glomerular filtration rate.

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Question 20

Approximately __________liters of glomerular filtrate enter glomerular capsules each day.

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A)   125
B)   180
C)   1.8
D)   480
E)   18F) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

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