Which is NOT a major function of the kidney?
regulation of blood ionic composition
regulation of blood cell size
regulation of blood volume
regulation of blood pressure
regulation of blood pH
This is the formation of a new glucose molecule.
glycolysis
gluconeogenesis
glucosamine
glucose
calcitriol
Which of the following is a waste product normally excreted by the kidneys?
urea
insulin
cholesterol
carbon dioxide
This is smooth dense irregular connective tissue that is continuous with the outer coat of the ureter.
adipose capsule
renal capsule
renal hilus
renal cortex
renal medulla
The portion of the kidney that extends between the renal pyramids is called the
renal columns
renal pelvis
calyces
renal papilla
Which is the correct order of blood flow through the kidneys?
renal artery > segmental artery > interlobular artery > peritubular capillaries > afferent arterioles
interlobar arteries > arcuate arteries > glomerular capillaries > arcuate veins
arcuate veins > arcuate arteries > glomerular capillaries > renal vein
renal vein > segmental arteries > interlobar arteries > efferent arterioles
interlobar veins > afferent arterioles > efferent arterioles > glomerular capillaries
Which is the correct order of filtrate flow?
glomerular capsule, proximal convoluted tubule (PCT), loop of Henle, distal convoluted tubule (DCT), collecting duct
loop of Henle, glomerular capsule, PCT, DCT, collecting duct
ascending limb of loop, PCT, DCT, collecting duct
collecting duct, DCT, PCT, collecting duct, glomerular capsule
PCT, glomerular capsule, DCT, collecting duct, loop of Henle
Which structure of the nephron reabsorbs the most substances?
glomerular capsule
loop of Henle
ascending limb
collecting duct
proximal convoluted tubule
This is the structure of the nephron that filters blood.
renal tubule
This term means the return of substances into the blood stream from the filtrate.
reabsorption
filtration
secretion
excretion
none of these choices
This is a nephron process that results in a substance in blood entering the already formed filtrate.
rebasorption
This layer of filtration membrane is composed of collagen fibers and proteoglycans in a glycoprotein matrix.
glomerular endothelial cells
basal lamina
pedicels
filtration slits
slit membrane
This occurs when stretching triggers contraction of smooth muscle walls in afferent arterioles.
glomerular filtration rate
tubulomerular feedback
myogenic mechanism
renal autoregulation
capsular hydrostatic pressure
This occurs when a substance passes from the fluid in the tubular lumen through the apical membrane, across the cytosol, and then into the interstitial fluid.
paracellular reabsorption
transcellular reabsorption
apical reabsorption
basolateral reabsorption
active transport
The proximal convoluted tubules reabsorb which percentage of filtered water?
25%
50%
65%
80%
99%
Which of the following is NOT a way angiotensin II affects the kidneys?
it increases GFR
in can decrease GFR
it enhances reabsorption of certain ions
it stimulates release of aldosterone
Urea recycling can cause a buildup of urea in the
ascending tubule
Increased secretion of hydrogen ions would result in a(n) ______________ of blood ____________?
increase; pressure
decrease; volume
increase; sodium levels
decrease; pH
increase; urea
Increased secretion of aldosterone would result in a(n) ______________ of blood ____________?
increase; potassium
increase; calcium levels
increase; sodium
An analysis of the physical, chemical, and microscopic properties of urine is called
urinalysis
filtration study
concentration study
diuretic
osmolarity
Water accounts for which percentage of the total volume of urine?
75%
95%
This is a test to measure kidney function.
Plasma creatinine
Renal study
Kidney assay
Dialysis
Hilus study
This transports urine from the kidney to the bladder.
urethra
ureter
descending loop of Henle
This layer of the ureter is composed of connective tissue, collagen and elastic fibers.
mucosa
transitional epithelium
lamina propria
adventitia
lamina elastica
This lies in the anterior corner of the trigone of the bladder.
urethral sphincter
adventitia bundle
internal urethral orifice
muscularis bundle
An increase in permeability of the filtration membrane due to disease, injury, or irritation of kidney cells by substances such as bacterial toxins, ether, or heavy metals indicates which condition?
albuminuria
lucosuria
robilinogenuria
ketonuria
bilirubinuria
Anorexia, starvation, or a diet too low in carbohydrates indicates which condition?
glucosuria
urobilinogenuria
Stress, causing excessive amounts of epinephrine secretion which stimulates glycogen breakdown, indicates which condition? This condition can also indicate diabetes mellitus.
hematuria
Excessive urine concentration of a normal breakdown product of hemoglobin, caused by pernicious anemia, infectious hepatitis, jaundice or cirrhosis, indicates which condition?
This substance gives bile its major pigmentation:
ketone bodies
erythrocytes
casts
bilirubin
These are tiny masses of material, hardened in the lumen of the urinary tubule and are flushed out when filtrate builds up behind them:
microbes
urobilinogen
Candida albicans and E. coli are which type of abnormal constituent of urine:
Which is the normal pH range of urine in humans?
8.1-10.6
4.6-8.0
1.0-3.0
3.1-4.0
10.0-12.0
What is the normal volume of urine produced in humans?
1 L / hr
2 L / day
2 L / hr
3 L / week
10 L / 24 hours
What is the normal specific gravity range of urine in humans?
2.350-3.700
0.002-1.000
1.001-1.035
1.04-2.60
Parasympathetic division of ANS regulates kidney functions.
This hormone is released when the blood volume increases.
parathyroid hormone
renin
ADH
atrial natriuretic peptide
aldosterone
Consumption of salty food will cause an increase in this hormone.
ANH
angiotensin-II
Absence of angiotensin converting enzyme will lead to
decreased blood pressure
increased blood pressure
will not have any effect on blood pressure
all of these choices