Question 1

Which is the correct sequence of arteries that a drop of blood would flow through as it entered the kidney and moved toward a glomerulus?

Accepted Answer

A)  Segmental artery - interlobar artery - interlobular artery - renal artery - arcuate artery
B)  Interlobar artery - segmental artery - interlobular artery - renal artery - arcuate artery
C)  Renal artery - interlobar artery - segmental artery - arcuate artery - interlobular artery
D)  Renal artery - segmental artery - interlobar artery - arcuate artery - interlobular artery
E)  Arcuate artery - interlobular artery - segmental artery - interlobar artery - renal arteryF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

The urethra and urinary bladder develop from a structure called the

Accepted Answer

A)  allantois.
B)  urachus.
C)  cloaca.
D)  urogenital sinus.
E)  urethral bud.F) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 3

Place the regions of the nephron in the correct order for the process of urine formation. 
A: Capsular space of glomerulus
B: Nephron loop
C: Collecting duct
D: Distal convoluted tubule
E: Proximal convoluted tubule

Accepted Answer

A)  a,c,b,e,d
B)  e,d,b,a,c
C)  b,e,c,d,a
D)  b,d,c,e,a
E)  a,e,b,d,cF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 4

Of the excretory organs that form during development,which one ultimately forms the adult kidney?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mesonephros
B)  Metanephros
C)  Pronephros
D)  Renanephros
E)  UretonephrosF) D) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 5

An adult human kidney typically contains ______ renal pyramid(s) .

Accepted Answer

A)  2 to 5
B)  8 to 15
C)  16 to 24
D)  1
E)  30 to 40F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Which portion of the renal tubule reabsorbs electrolytes,plasma proteins,nutrients,vitamins,and water?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proximal convoluted tubule
B)  Distal convoluted tubule
C)  Ascending limb of nephron loop
D)  Descending limb of nephron loop
E)  Collecting ductF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 7

The developing kidneys are able to produce and expel urine by week ______ of development.

Accepted Answer

A)  5
B)  10
C)  15
D)  20
E)  25F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

-This figure shows a renal corpuscle.What structure does number 1 indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Distal convoluted tubule (DCT) 
B)  Collecting duct
C)  Nephron loop
D)   Proximal convoluted tubule (PCT) 
E)  Papillary ductF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

The parasympathetic innervation to the kidney has no known effect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Put the portions of the male urethra in the correct order,from the urinary bladder to the exterior. 
A: Spongy part
B: Urethral orifice
C: Prostatic part
D: Membranous part

Accepted Answer

A)  b,c,a,d
B)  c,a,d,b
C)  b,c,d,a
D)  c,d,a,b
E)  b,a,c,dF) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 11

Which is not correct regarding the innervation of the kidney?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parasympathetic innervation is from the vagus nerve.
B)  The kidney is served by the renal plexus.
C)   Sympathetic innervation is from segments T10-T12 of the spinal cord.
D)  Sympathetic stimulation causes vasoconstriction of the renal blood vessels.
E)  Parasympathetic stimulation decreases the rate of filtrate formation.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

The inability to control the expulsion of urine is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The inability to control the expulsion of...

Question 13

Coordinated movements of the microvilli in the proximal convoluted tubule assist in the propulsion of tubular fluid toward the nephron loop.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The urinary and reproductive systems develop from

Accepted Answer

A)  mesoderm.
B)  ectoderm.
C)  endoderm.
D)  mesoderm and ectoderm.
E)  endoderm and ectoderm.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

-This figure shows a renal corpuscle.What type of cell does number 2 indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Podocyte
B)  Pedicel
C)  Cuboidal epithelial cell
D)  Squamous epithelial cell
E)  Columnar epithelial cellF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 16

Blood is supplied to the urinary bladder by branches of the

Accepted Answer

A)  internal iliac arteries.
B)  external iliac arteries.
C)  inferior mesenteric arteries.
D)  median sacral artery.
E)  deep ilial circumflex artery.F) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 17

Which is not correct regarding nephrons?

Accepted Answer

A)  The renal corpuscle includes the glomerulus and the glomerular capsule.
B)  The renal tubule is composed of the proximal convoluted tubule,nephron loop,and distal convoluted tubule.
C)  The nephron is the functional filtration unit in the kidney.
D)  Eighty-five percent of nephrons are cortical nephrons.
E)  The renal corpuscle may be located in the renal cortex or renal medulla.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 18

Which gives the correct order for the structures through which newly formed urine is transported once it leaves the nephron?

Accepted Answer

A)  Collecting duct - collecting tubule - papillary duct - minor calyx
B)  Minor calyx - collecting tubule - collecting duct - papillary duct
C)  Papillary duct - collecting tubule - collecting duct - minor calyx
D)  Collecting tubule - collecting duct - papillary duct - minor calyx
E)  Collecting tubule - papillary duct - minor calyx - collecting ductF) C) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

Which is not correct regarding the urinary bladder?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are two ureteral openings.
B)  The inferior portion of the bladder is called the apex.
C)  The bladder is held in place by the median umbilical ligament.
D)  The mucosa has rugae for distension.
E)  The peritoneum covers only the superior surface of the bladder.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

The ureters

Accepted Answer

A)  are intraperitoneal.
B)  average 12 cm in length.
C)  are fibromuscular tubes.
D)  extend from the renal hilum to the anterolateral wall of the urinary bladder.
E)  All of the choices are correct.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Exam 27: Urinary System

The developing kidneys are able to produce and expel urine by week ______ of development.

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The parasympathetic innervation to the kidney has no known effect.

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An adult human kidney typically contains ______ renal pyramid(s) .

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Which is not correct regarding the urinary bladder?

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Which gives the correct order for the structures through which newly formed urine is transported once it leaves the nephron?

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Coordinated movements of the microvilli in the proximal convoluted tubule assist in the propulsion of tubular fluid toward the nephron loop.

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Which is not correct regarding the innervation of the kidney?

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Which is the correct sequence of arteries that a drop of blood would flow through as it entered the kidney and moved toward a glomerulus?

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Place the regions of the nephron in the correct order for the process of urine formation. A: Capsular space of glomerulus B: Nephron loop C: Collecting duct D: Distal convoluted tubule E: Proximal convoluted tubule

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Which portion of the renal tubule reabsorbs electrolytes,plasma proteins,nutrients,vitamins,and water?

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Put the portions of the male urethra in the correct order,from the urinary bladder to the exterior. A: Spongy part B: Urethral orifice C: Prostatic part D: Membranous part

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The ureters

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The urinary and reproductive systems develop from

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The urethra and urinary bladder develop from a structure called the

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Of the excretory organs that form during development,which one ultimately forms the adult kidney?

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-This figure shows a renal corpuscle.What structure does number 1 indicate?

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The inability to control the expulsion of urine is called ________.

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-This figure shows a renal corpuscle.What type of cell does number 2 indicate?

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Blood is supplied to the urinary bladder by branches of the

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Which is not correct regarding nephrons?

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