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Urinary System chapter 20 review

Total questions: 69

Worksheet time: 35mins

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1.

Which of the following is not a function of the urinary system?

a)

Removing waste products from the blood

b)

Maintaining the proper electrolyte balance in the blood

c)

Maintaining the proper pH level of the blood

d)

All of the above are functions of the urinary system.

2.

Which of the following statements is untrue of the kidneys?

a)

The right kidney is slightly higher than the left kidney.

b)

The kidneys are outside the peritoneal cavity.

c)

The kidneys are surrounded by a layer of fat.

d)

All of the above are true statements.

3.

To properly clean the blood, the kidneys must receive how much of the blood pumped by the heart?

a)

10%

b)

20%

c)

30%

d)

40%

4.

The outermost layer of the kidney is called the

a)

renal pelvis.

b)

renal medulla.

c)

renal cortex.

d)

calyx.

5.

The inner portion of the kidney is called the

a)

renal pelvis.

b)

renal medulla.

c)

renal cortex.

d)

calyx.

6.

Which of the following parts of the kidney is actually an expansion of the upper end of the ureter?

a)

Renal pelvis

b)

Renal medulla

c)

Renal cortex

d)

Calyx

7.

The papilla of the renal pyramids opens into which of the following structures?

a)

Renal pelvis

b)

Renal medulla

c)

Renal cortex

d)

Calyx

8.

Which of the following is one of the structures in the renal corpuscle?

a)

Bowman capsule

b)

Proximal convoluted tubule

c)

Distal convoluted tubule

d)

Loop of Henle

9.

Which of the following is considered the first segment of the renal tubules?

a)

Glomerulus

b)

Proximal convoluted tubule

c)

Distal convoluted tubule

d)

Collecting duct

10.

Which of the following structures drains into the collecting duct?

a)

Glomerulus

b)

Proximal convoluted tubule

c)

Distal convoluted tubule

d)

Loop of Henle

11.

Which structure is included in the discussion of the urinary system even though it is part of the circulatory system?

a)

Glomerulus

b)

Proximal convoluted tubule

c)

Bowman capsule

d)

Loop of Henle

12.

The juxtaglomerular apparatus of the kidneys releases an enzyme

a)

called antidiuretic hormone.

b)

that dilates blood vessels.

c)

that constricts blood vessels.

d)

that increases the absorption of sodium from the filtrate.

13.

Glycosuria is a failure in

a)

filtration.

b)

reabsorption.

c)

secretion.

d)

micturition.

14.

The process that moves blood plasma from the glomerulus into Bowman capsule is called

a)

filtration.

b)

reabsorption.

c)

secretion.

d)

micturition.

15.

Substances are added to the urine in the distal and collecting tubules through what process?

a)

Filtration

b)

Reabsorption

c)

Secretion

d)

Micturition

16.

The process by which most of the material in the nephron moves back into the blood is called

a)

filtration.

b)

reabsorption.

c)

secretion.

d)

micturition.

17.

Which hormone tends to decrease the amount of urine produced?

a)

Antidiuretic hormone

b)

Aldosterone

c)

Atrial natriuretic hormone

d)

Both A and B

18.

Which hormone tends to increase the amount of urine produced?

a)

Antidiuretic hormone

b)

Aldosterone

c)

Atrial natriuretic hormone

d)

Both A and B

19.

The tube that carries urine out of the kidney is called the

a)

urethra.

b)

collecting tube.

c)

ureter.

d)

bladder.

20.

The tube that carries the urine out of the body is called the

a)

urethra.

b)

collecting tube.

c)

trigone.

d)

ureter.

21.

The process by which urine is passed out of the body is called

a)

urination.

b)

voiding.

c)

micturition.

d)

all of the above.

22.

Which condition occurs when the kidneys are no longer producing urine?

a)

Urinary retention

b)

Urinary suppression

c)

Incontinence

d)

Enuresis

23.

What condition occurs when the kidneys produce urine but the bladder cannot empty the urine?

a)

Urinary retention

b)

Urinary suppression

c)

Incontinence

d)

Enuresis

24.

Which of the following conditions can be treated by the insertion of a urinary catheter?

a)

Urinary retention

b)

Urinary suppression

c)

Incontinence

d)

Enuresis

25.

Which of the following is considered an obstructive disorder of the urinary system?

a)

Cystitis

b)

Pyelonephritis

c)

Renal calculi

d)

Urethritis

26.

Which condition refers to an inflammation of the bladder?

a)

Cystitis

b)

Pyelonephritis

c)

Urethritis

d)

Renal calculi

27.

Which of the following are extensions of the cortical tissue that dip down into the medulla between the renal pyramids?

a)

Renal columns

b)

Renal papillae

c)

Renal pelvis

d)

Calyces

28.

Which structure is between the proximal and distal convoluted tubules?

a)

Bowman capsule

b)

Loop of Henle

c)

Glomerulus

d)

Renal corpuscle

29.

Which of the following is not true of erythropoietin?

a)

It is secreted by the kidneys.

b)

It stimulates the formation of red blood cells.

c)

It acts on the blood-forming tissue of the spleen.

d)

All of the above are true of erythropoietin.

30.

Filtration occurs in

a)

the renal corpuscle.

b)

the loop of Henle.

c)

the collecting duct.

d)

all parts of the kidney.

31.

The hormone ADH is released from the

a)

kidney.

b)

hypothalamus.

c)

adrenal cortex.

d)

pituitary gland.

32.

Which of the following is not true of RAAS?

a)

It is initiated by the kidney.

b)

It stimulates the secretion of aldosterone.

c)

It causes constriction of blood vessels.

d)

All of the above are true of RAAS.

33.

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. Which structure corresponds to: Tubes that connect the kidney and the urinary bladder?

a)

Ureters

b)

Urethra

c)

Collecting tubule

d)

Renal pelvis

34.

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. Which structure corresponds to: A cup-shaped structure that catches the filtrate in the nephron?

a)

Bowman capsule

b)

Glomerulus

c)

Loop of Henle

d)

Calyx

35.

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. Which structure corresponds to: Formed by the tubules of a number of different nephrons; the last tubule in the nephron?

a)

Collecting tubule

b)

Distal convoluted tubule

c)

Proximal convoluted tubule

d)

Ureters

36.

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. Which structure corresponds to: The inner portion of the kidney?

a)

Renal medulla

b)

Renal cortex

c)

Renal pyramids

d)

Renal pelvis

37.

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. Which structure corresponds to: The outer portion of the kidney?

a)

Renal cortex

b)

Renal medulla

c)

Calyx

d)

Renal pyramids

38.

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. Which structure corresponds to: Triangular-shaped structures in the inner portion of the kidney?

a)

Renal pyramids

b)

Calyx

c)

Renal cortex

d)

Loop of Henle

39.

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. Which structure corresponds to: Part of the nephron that lies between the distal and proximal convoluted tubules?

a)

Loop of Henle

b)

Collecting tubule

c)

Bowman capsule

d)

Ureters

40.

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. Which structure corresponds to: The blood vessel in the Bowman capsule?

a)

Glomerulus

b)

Proximal convoluted tubule

c)

Renal medulla

d)

Urethra

41.

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. Which structure corresponds to: A muscular sac that stores urine until it is released from the body?

a)

Urinary bladder

b)

Renal pelvis

c)

Ureters

d)

Calyx

42.

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. Which structure corresponds to: An extension of the ureters into the kidney?

a)

Renal pelvis

b)

Calyx

c)

Urethra

d)

Renal cortex

43.

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. Which structure corresponds to: The first of the tubules in the nephron?

a)

Proximal convoluted tubule

b)

Distal convoluted tubule

c)

Collecting tubule

d)

Loop of Henle

44.

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. Which structure corresponds to: Tube that carries urine out of the body?

a)

Urethra

b)

Ureters

c)

Collecting tubule

d)

Renal pelvis

45.

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. Which structure corresponds to: Tube that drains into the collecting tubule?

a)

Distal convoluted tubule

b)

Proximal convoluted tubule

c)

Loop of Henle

d)

Ureters

46.

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. Which structure corresponds to: Structure into which the papilla of the pyramids of the kidney opens?

a)

Calyx

b)

Renal pelvis

c)

Renal cortex

d)

Renal medulla

47.

Match each of the structures of the urinary system with its corresponding function or description. Which structure corresponds to: Structure that releases hormones that can cause constriction of blood vessels and raise blood pressure?

a)

Juxtaglomerular apparatus

b)

Glomerulus

c)

Urinary bladder

d)

Renal pyramids

48.

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. Which term corresponds to: Actions of this hormone result in the production of a smaller volume of urine.

a)

ADH

b)

ANH

c)

Micturition

d)

Reabsorption

49.

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. Which term corresponds to: Refers to the production of a large amount of urine.

a)

Polyuria

b)

Oliguria

c)

Uremia

d)

Secretion

50.

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. Which term corresponds to: The movement of material from the blood to the urine in the distal convoluted or collecting tubules.

a)

Secretion

b)

Filtration

c)

Reabsorption

d)

Micturition

51.

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. Which term corresponds to: The production of a small amount of urine.

a)

Oliguria

b)

Polyuria

c)

Uremia

d)

ANH

52.

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. Which term corresponds to: Another term for urination or voiding.

a)

Micturition

b)

Filtration

c)

Secretion

d)

Uremia

53.

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. Which term corresponds to: Moves water and dissolved substances out of the blood and into the Bowman capsule.

a)

Filtration

b)

Reabsorption

c)

Secretion

d)

ADH

54.

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. Which term corresponds to: The accumulation of toxic substances in the blood from the catabolism of food; functioning kidneys prevent this from happening.

a)

Uremia

b)

Glycosuria

c)

ANH

d)

Micturition

55.

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. Which term corresponds to: Actions of this hormone result is an increase in the amount of urine.

a)

ANH

b)

ADH

c)

Reabsorption

d)

Filtration

56.

Match each term with its corresponding definition or description. Which term corresponds to: The moving of substances out of the tubules of the nephron back into the blood.

a)

Reabsorption

b)

Secretion

c)

Filtration

d)

Polyuria

57.

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

a)

Nephrotic syndrome

b)

Glomerulonephritis

c)

Cystitis

d)

Nephritis

58.

Match each disorder to its corresponding description or definition. Which disorder corresponds to: Refers to kidney disease, especially inflammatory conditions.

a)

Nephritis

b)

Hydronephrosis

c)

Urinary suppression

d)

Incontinence

59.

Match each disorder to its corresponding description or definition. Which disorder corresponds to: Refers to the lack of production of urine by the kidney.

a)

Urinary suppression

b)

Urinary retention

c)

Cystitis

d)

Renal calculi

60.

Match each disorder to its corresponding description or definition. Which disorder corresponds to: Occurs when there is glucose in the urine; a sign of diabetes mellitus.

a)

Glycosuria

b)

Uremia

c)

Nephrotic syndrome

d)

Hydronephrosis

61.

Match each disorder to its corresponding description or definition. Which disorder corresponds to: Describes a bladder infection.

a)

Cystitis

b)

Nephritis

c)

Glomerulonephritis

d)

Incontinence

62.

Match each disorder to its corresponding description or definition. Which disorder corresponds to: Results from damage to the glomerular-capsular membrane; can be caused by an immune mechanism, heredity, or a bacterial infection.

a)

Glomerulonephritis

b)

Nephrotic syndrome

c)

Renal calculi

d)

Hydronephrosis

63.

Match each disorder to its corresponding description or definition. Which disorder corresponds to: Another term for kidney stones.

a)

Renal calculi

b)

Hydronephrosis

c)

Urinary retention

d)

Nephritis

64.

Match each disorder to its corresponding description or definition. Which disorder corresponds to: Describes pathological swelling or enlargement of the renal pelvis and calyces caused by blockage of the urine outflow.

a)

Hydronephrosis

b)

Urinary suppression

c)

Glomerulonephritis

d)

Incontinence

65.

Match each disorder to its corresponding description or definition. Which disorder corresponds to: Occurs when the kidneys produce urine but the bladder is unable to release it.

a)

Urinary retention

b)

Urinary suppression

c)

Cystitis

d)

Glycosuria

66.

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

a)

Incontinence

b)

Nephritis

c)

Uremia

d)

Renal calculi

67.

Which of the following is the functional unit of the kidney responsible for filtering blood and forming urine?

a)

Bladder

b)

Renal pelvis

c)

Ureter

d)

Nephron

68.

Which hormone increases sodium reabsorption in the kidneys, leading to increased water retention?

a)

Glucagon

b)

Parathyroid hormone

c)

Aldosterone

d)

Insulin

69.

What is the name of the cup-shaped structure that surrounds the glomerulus and collects the filtrate in the nephron?

a)

Loop of Henle

b)

Renal papilla

c)

Renal column

d)

Bowman capsule