Question 1

Which of these urinary diseases is likely to be treated with corticosteroids?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cystitis
B)   Acute renal failure
C)   Glomerulonephritis
D)   Polycystic kidneys
E)   IncontinenceF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 2

Urea and uric acid are products of the breakdown of ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   proteins
B)   sugars
C)   fats
D)   drug metabolites
E)   cholesterolF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

The third process of urine formation is ________, during which substances move out of the blood in the peritubular capillaries and into the renal tubules to be excreted in the urine.

Accepted Answer

tubular secretion

Question 4

The waste products formed by the breakdown of proteins and nucleic acids are ________ and uric acid.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The waste products formed by the breakdown...

Question 5

The renal artery, renal vein, and ureter enter the kidney in the area known as the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The renal artery, renal vein, and ureter...

Question 6

The middle portion of the kidney is the renal ________, which is divided into triangular-shaped areas called renal pyramids.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The middle portion of the kidney is...

Question 7

The ________ is shown at number 7 on the figure of the kidney.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ is shown at number 7...

Question 8

-Number 3 on the figure of the kidney is the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
-Number 3 on the figure of the...

Question 9

Which of the following removes metabolic waste products from the blood?

Accepted Answer

A)   Kidneys
B)   Ureters
C)   Urinary bladder
D)   Urethra
E)   Renal pelvisF) B) and E)
G) A) and B) A

Question 10

Renal calculi could result from ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   obstruction in the tubules
B)   dehydration
C)   anaphylactic reactions
D)   overhydration
E)   bladder infectionsF) B) and E)
G) A) and B) B

Question 11

During urine formation, when the glomerular filtrate flows into the proximal convoluted tubule and all the necessary substances in the glomerular filtrate pass through the wall of the renal tubule into the blood of the peritubular capillaries, it is called tubular ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of During urine formation, when the glomerular filtrate...

Question 12

Yolanda has been diagnosed several times in the last year with cystitis. She asks the practitioner if there is anything she can do to prevent future episodes of cystitis. What is the best response to her question?

Accepted Answer

A)   "Using a condom during sexual intercourse can help prevent cystitis."
B)   "Always clean the perineal area from front to back."
C)   "You can call us every three months for a refill on your antibiotics."
D)   "Avoid using public toilets whenever possible."
E)   "Limit your fluid intake after 8 p.m."F) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

Substances such as drugs, ions, and waste products are moved during the ____ process of urine formation and are eliminated in urine.

Accepted Answer

A)   glomerular filtration
B)   tubular reabsorption
C)   tubular secretion
D)   elimination
E)   micturitionF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

What are the tiny vessels that surround the tubules?

Accepted Answer

A)   Proximal convoluted tubules
B)   Renal tubules
C)   Peritubular capillaries
D)   Loop of Henle
E)   Distal convoluted tubulesF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

Commonly called kidney stones, renal ________ can become lodged in the ducts within the kidneys or ureters.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Commonly called kidney stones, renal ________ can...

Question 16

The structures shown at number 4 on the figure of the kidney are the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The structures shown at number 4 on...

Question 17

Which urinary system structure takes urine away from the bladder?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ureters
B)   Renal tubule
C)   Urethra
D)   Kidney
E)   GlomerulusF) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

The filtrate flows into the proximal convoluted tubule during which process of urine formation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Glomerular filtration
B)   Tubular reabsorption
C)   Tubular secretion
D)   Elimination
E)   MicturitionF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

Number 8 on the figure of the kidney represents the ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Number 8 on the figure of the...

Question 20

An immune disorder is a possible cause for which disease?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cystitis
B)   Glomerulonephritis
C)   Pyelonephritis
D)   Polycystic kidneys
E)   Chronic renal failureF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Exam 30: The Urinary System

Which of these urinary diseases is likely to be treated with corticosteroids?

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Urea and uric acid are products of the breakdown of ____.

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The third process of urine formation is ________, during which substances move out of the blood in the peritubular capillaries and into the renal tubules to be excreted in the urine.

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The waste products formed by the breakdown of proteins and nucleic acids are ________ and uric acid.

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The renal artery, renal vein, and ureter enter the kidney in the area known as the ________.

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The middle portion of the kidney is the renal ________, which is divided into triangular-shaped areas called renal pyramids.

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The ________ is shown at number 7 on the figure of the kidney.

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-Number 3 on the figure of the kidney is the ________.

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Which of the following removes metabolic waste products from the blood?

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Renal calculi could result from ____.

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During urine formation, when the glomerular filtrate flows into the proximal convoluted tubule and all the necessary substances in the glomerular filtrate pass through the wall of the renal tubule into the blood of the peritubular capillaries, it is called tubular ________.

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Yolanda has been diagnosed several times in the last year with cystitis. She asks the practitioner if there is anything she can do to prevent future episodes of cystitis. What is the best response to her question?

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Substances such as drugs, ions, and waste products are moved during the ____ process of urine formation and are eliminated in urine.

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What are the tiny vessels that surround the tubules?

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Commonly called kidney stones, renal ________ can become lodged in the ducts within the kidneys or ureters.

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The structures shown at number 4 on the figure of the kidney are the ________.

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Which urinary system structure takes urine away from the bladder?

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The filtrate flows into the proximal convoluted tubule during which process of urine formation?

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Number 8 on the figure of the kidney represents the ________.

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An immune disorder is a possible cause for which disease?

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