Hole's Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology, 12th Edition (Shier)

Chapter 17: Urinary System

Pre-Test Questions

1
The functional unit of the kidney is the
A)nephron
B)glomerulus
C)juxtaglomerular apparatus
D)renal column
2
The kidneys are located
A)within the peritoneal cavity
B)between the seventh and twelfth thoracic vertebrae
C)posterior to the parietal peritoneum
D)just above the bladder
3
A series of small elevations that project into the renal sinus of the kidney are called
A)renal pyramids
B)the renal medulla
C)renal calyces
D)renal papillae
4
The blood is supplied to the nephrons of the kidney directly by the
A)renal artery
B)interlobular arteries
C)arcuate artery
D)afferent arterioles
5
Which of the following structures is not a part of the renal tubule?
A)glomerulus
B)ascending limb of the nephron loop
C)descending limb of the nephron loop
D)proximal convoluted tubule
6
Which of the following renal structures is found in the medulla of the kidney?
A)proximal convoluted tubule
B)collecting duct
C)distal convoluted tubule
D)glomerulus
7
Blood leaving the glomerulus directly enters the
A)afferent arteriole
B)efferent arteriole
C)peritubular capillary system
D)renal vein
8
High pressure is maintained in the glomerulus because
A)the wall of the glomerulus remains constricted
B)the diameter of the efferent arteriole is less than that of the afferent arteriole
C)pressure is lower in the efferent arteriole
D)fluid in glomerular capsule exerts pressure on the glomerulus
9
The transport mechanism used in the glomerulus is
A)filtration
B)osmosis
C)active transport
D)diffusion
10
Which of the following is not one of the three main processes involved in urine formation?
A)glomerular filtration
B)tubular reabsorption
C)tubular concentration
D)tubular secretion
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