Question 1

The kidneys are protected by the parietal peritoneum and a heavy layer of fat.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Describe the location of the kidneys, and explain the ways in which the kidneys are protected.

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The kidneys are located in the upper abd...

Question 3

Match each disorder to its corresponding description or definition.
-Symptoms of this condition result from the loss of protein from the blood

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A)  Renal calculi
B)  Nephrotic syndrome
C)  Cystitis
D)  Urinary retention
E)  GlycosuriaF) HydronephrosisG) Urinary suppressionH) GlomerulonephritisI) IncontinenceJ) NephritisK) F) and H)
L) E) and J)

Question 4

The outer layer of the kidney is called the renal medulla.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description.
-Tubes that connect the kidney and the urinary bladder

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A)  Calyx
B)  Urinary bladder
C)  Bowman capsule
D)  Loop of Henle
E)  Renal cortexF) Collecting tubuleG) Proximal convoluted tubuleH) Renal medullaI) UretersJ) Renal pyramidsK) Juxtaglomerular apparatusL) GlomerulusM) UrethraN) Distal convoluted tubuleO) Renal pelvisP) C) and H)
Q) A) and F)

Question 6

The right kidney is slightly lower than the left kidney.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe the structure and function of the urinary bladder.

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The urinary bladder is a hollow, muscula...

Question 8

Describe the three stages in chronic renal failure.

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The three stages in chronic renal failur...

Question 9

Explain why kidney surgery is less likely to cause peritonitis than is stomach surgery.

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Kidney surgery is less likely to cause p...

Question 10

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description.
-The blood vessel in the Bowman capsule

Accepted Answer

A)  Calyx
B)  Urinary bladder
C)  Bowman capsule
D)  Loop of Henle
E)  Renal cortexF) Collecting tubuleG) Proximal convoluted tubuleH) Renal medullaI) UretersJ) Renal pyramidsK) Juxtaglomerular apparatusL) GlomerulusM) UrethraN) Distal convoluted tubuleO) Renal pelvisP) A) and E)
Q) N) and O)

Question 11

Renal calculi can cause both renal colic and hydronephrosis.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The processes of filtration and secretion both move material into the nephron.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The collecting tubules of most nephrons remain within the renal cortex, but the collecting tubules of juxtamedullary nephrons dip deeply into the renal medulla.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Urinalysis can sometimes be used to detect inborn errors of metabolism.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Reabsorption and secretion occur only in the tubules of the nephron.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The calyces are the narrow, innermost ends of the pyramids.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The order in which filtrate flows through the nephron is the Bowman capsule, proximal convoluted tubule, distal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, and the collecting tubule.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A full bladder contains folds in its wall called rugae.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description.
-Structure into which the papilla of the pyramids of the kidney opens

Accepted Answer

A)  Calyx
B)  Urinary bladder
C)  Bowman capsule
D)  Loop of Henle
E)  Renal cortexF) Collecting tubuleG) Proximal convoluted tubuleH) Renal medullaI) UretersJ) Renal pyramidsK) Juxtaglomerular apparatusL) GlomerulusM) UrethraN) Distal convoluted tubuleO) Renal pelvisP) F) and H)
Q) A) and B)

Question 20

Match each disorder to its corresponding description or definition.
-Refers to the involuntary voiding or loss of urine in an older child or adult

Accepted Answer

A)  Renal calculi
B)  Nephrotic syndrome
C)  Cystitis
D)  Urinary retention
E)  GlycosuriaF) HydronephrosisG) Urinary suppressionH) GlomerulonephritisI) IncontinenceJ) NephritisK) A) and B)
L) B) and J)

Exam 20: Urinary System

The order in which filtrate flows through the nephron is the Bowman capsule, proximal convoluted tubule, distal convoluted tubule, loop of Henle, and the collecting tubule.

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The right kidney is slightly lower than the left kidney.

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Match each disorder to its corresponding description or definition. -Symptoms of this condition result from the loss of protein from the blood

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Explain why kidney surgery is less likely to cause peritonitis than is stomach surgery.

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Describe the structure and function of the urinary bladder.

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Renal calculi can cause both renal colic and hydronephrosis.

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A full bladder contains folds in its wall called rugae.

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Match each disorder to its corresponding description or definition. -Refers to the involuntary voiding or loss of urine in an older child or adult

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The processes of filtration and secretion both move material into the nephron.

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The kidneys are protected by the parietal peritoneum and a heavy layer of fat.

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Urinalysis can sometimes be used to detect inborn errors of metabolism.

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Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. -Structure into which the papilla of the pyramids of the kidney opens

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Reabsorption and secretion occur only in the tubules of the nephron.

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The collecting tubules of most nephrons remain within the renal cortex, but the collecting tubules of juxtamedullary nephrons dip deeply into the renal medulla.

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Describe the location of the kidneys, and explain the ways in which the kidneys are protected.

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Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. -The blood vessel in the Bowman capsule

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Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. -Tubes that connect the kidney and the urinary bladder

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The outer layer of the kidney is called the renal medulla.

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Describe the three stages in chronic renal failure.

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The calyces are the narrow, innermost ends of the pyramids.

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