Kidney Anatomy and Physiology Quiz

The external layer of the kidney that provides protection and support is the:

• Renal Medulla

• Renal Cortex

• Renal Capsule

• Papillary Duct

The renal hilum serves as the entry/exit point for all except:

• Ureter

• Renal Vein

• Loop of Henle

• Renal Artery

The renal medulla primarily contains:

• Renal corpuscles

• Renal pyramids

• Glomeruli

• Distal convoluted tubules

The vasa recta is primarily associated with:

• Cortical nephrons

• Juxtamedullary nephrons

• Renal pelvis

• Proximal tubule

The papilla of each pyramid empties into the:

• Renal capsule

• Renal hilum

• Urethra

• Minor calyx

The renal corpuscle includes all except:

• Glomerulus

• Bowman's capsule

• Proximal convoluted tubule

• Loop of Henle

The macula densa is located at the:

• Proximal tubule

• Glomerulus

• Transition of ascending limb to distal tubule

• Loop of Henle

Which structure secretes mucus to protect the ureter?

• Muscularis

• Goblet cells in mucosa

• Adventitia

• Transitional epithelium

The detrusor muscle is found in the:

• Ureter

• Urinary bladder

• Renal pelvis

• Prostate

Approximate renal blood flow is:

• 600 mL/min

• 900 mL/min

• 1200 mL/min

• 1400 mL/min