The Urinary System: Anatomy, Physiology, and Function

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Producing insulin

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Filtering waste products from the blood

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Regulating blood pressure

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Maintaining electrolyte balance

Question 2

Which hormone acts directly on the collecting ducts of the kidneys to enhance water reabsorption, influencing urine concentration?

Accepted Answer

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Aldosterone

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)

Question 3

In the nephron, which part is responsible for reabsorbing essential solutes and water from the filtered fluid?

Accepted Answer

Proximal tubule

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Glomerulus

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Loop of Henle

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Distal tubule

Question 4

What is the primary function of the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Filter waste products and excess water from the blood, producing urine to eliminate them.

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Produce red blood cells.

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Synthesize hormones.

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Store and concentrate urine.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a function of the nephron?

Accepted Answer

Secrete hormones

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Filter blood

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Reabsorb water and nutrients

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Excrete waste products

Question 6

What is the primary function of the urinary system?

Accepted Answer

Balancing fluids and electrolytes

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Regulating blood pressure

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Maintaining body temperature

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Controlling oxygen levels in the blood

Question 7

Within the proximal tubule of a nephron, which process is primarily responsible for regulating the body's glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

Selective reabsorption of glucose

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Glomerular filtration

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Secretion of hydrogen ions

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Concentration of urine

Question 8

Which hormone is responsible for regulating water reabsorption in the distal collecting tubules of the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Aldosterone

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)

Question 9

In the urinary system, what is the main physiological function of the juxtaglomerular apparatus (JGA)?

Accepted Answer

Regulate blood pressure

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Filter blood

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Control blood pH

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Excrete waste as urine

Question 10

When the body is low on sodium, which hormone is mainly responsible for helping the kidneys keep sodium in the body?

Accepted Answer

Aldosterone

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)

Question 11

Within the urinary system, what is the kidneys' primary function?

Accepted Answer

Filtering waste from the blood

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Producing hormones for red blood cell production

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Regulating blood pressure

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Storing urine before elimination

Question 12

Which primary function of the kidneys is to regulate blood composition and remove waste products?

Accepted Answer

Filtering and purifying blood

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Producing red blood cells

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Storing and releasing bile

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Breaking down carbohydrates for energy

Question 13

Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating sodium ion reabsorption in the proximal tubule of the nephron?

Accepted Answer

Aldosterone

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)

Question 14

Which mechanisms are primarily responsible for reabsorbing filtered water and solutes from the renal tubules back into the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

Osmosis and Active transport

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Diffusion and Filtration

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Filtration and Active transport

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Diffusion and Osmosis

Question 15

Which structure in the kidney is responsible for filtering blood to produce urine?

Accepted Answer

Bowman's capsule

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Renal tubule

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Collecting duct

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Ureters

Question 16

Which of the following functions is **not** carried out by the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Urine storage

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Blood filtration

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Erythropoietin production

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Blood pressure regulation

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Production of red blood cells

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Excretion of waste products and toxins from the blood

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Regulation of fluid and electrolyte balance in the body

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Regulation of blood pressure through hormone production

Question 18

What is the main function of the loop of Henle in the kidney nephron?

Accepted Answer

Reabsorb water and sodium ions

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Filter blood and create urine

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Secrete hydrogen ions

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Produce renin

Question 19

What is the primary function of the kidneys in the urinary system?

Accepted Answer

Filtering waste and regulating fluid balance

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Producing red blood cells

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Storing urine

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Secreting hormones

Question 20

Which hormone stimulates water reabsorption in the collecting ducts, resulting in decreased urine production?

Accepted Answer

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Aldosterone

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

Question 21

What is the main function of the nephron, the functional unit of the kidney?

Accepted Answer

Filter waste products from the blood

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Store urine

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Produce red blood cells

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Regulate blood pressure

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Regulating body temperature

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Regulating blood pressure

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Producing urine

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Eliminating metabolic waste products

Question 23

Which hormone prompts the kidneys to reabsorb water in the collecting ducts?

Accepted Answer

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Aldosterone

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)

Question 24

Which of the following functions is NOT performed by the urinary system?

Accepted Answer

Producing digestive enzymes

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Eliminating waste products

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Regulating blood volume and pressure

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Maintaining blood pH

Question 25

Which substances collaborate to regulate the body's acid-base balance?

Accepted Answer

Bicarbonate ions and hydrogen ions

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Parathyroid hormone and calcitonin

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Antidiuretic hormone and aldosterone

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Sodium bicarbonate and hydrochloric acid

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a common component of kidney stones?

Accepted Answer

Phosphorus

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Calcium

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Uric acid

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Struvite

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of urinary tract infections (UTIs)?

Accepted Answer

Skin rash

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Frequent urination

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Dysuria (painful urination)

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Hematuria (blood in the urine)

Question 28

Which hormone plays a key role in regulating sodium and potassium levels in the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Aldosterone

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)

Question 29

In the renal cortex, which nephron component filters waste products from the blood?

Accepted Answer

Glomerulus

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Proximal convoluted tubule

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Loop of Henle

Question 30

A defining characteristic of renal failure is:

Accepted Answer

Reduced glomerular filtration rate (GFR)

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Increased urine production

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Normal blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels

Question 31

Which substances are actively secreted into the proximal tubule of the kidney?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen ions

Accepted Answer

Bicarbonate ions

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Glucose

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Sodium ions

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a function of the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Produce red blood cells

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Filter waste products from the blood

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Regulate blood pressure

Question 33

Which hormone increases water reabsorption in the collecting ducts, leading to the production of more concentrated urine?

Accepted Answer

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

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Aldosterone

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Thyroid hormone (TH)

Question 34

Which hormone is NOT involved in regulating kidney function?

Accepted Answer

Growth hormone

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Aldosterone

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

Question 35

What is the primary component of the filtrate produced in the glomerulus?

Accepted Answer

Water

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Sodium ions

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Proteins

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Glucose

Question 36

Which factor significantly raises the risk of kidney stone formation?

Accepted Answer

Excessive oxalate intake

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High fluid intake

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Maintaining a healthy weight

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Engaging in regular physical activity

Question 37

Which of the following is a hallmark of renal failure?

Accepted Answer

Accumulation of fluids and waste products

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Excessive urine output

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Balanced electrolyte levels in the bloodstream

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Absence of protein in urine

Question 38

Which hormone is responsible for regulating water reabsorption in the collecting ducts, influencing urine concentration?

Accepted Answer

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

Answer

Aldosterone

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Erythropoietin

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Renin

Question 39

In the nephron, which process takes place in the proximal convoluted tubule (PCT)?

Accepted Answer

Reabsorption of glucose, amino acids, and sodium ions

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Secretion of hydrogen ions

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Concentration of urine

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Production of renin

Question 40

In the proximal tubule, which substance is actively secreted to help maintain acid-base balance?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen ions (H+)

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Sodium

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Glucose

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Bicarbonate ions (HCO3-)

Question 41

Which substance is actively secreted into the proximal tubule to help maintain pH balance?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen ions (H+)

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Glucose

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Sodium ions (Na+)

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the nephron?

Accepted Answer

Converting glucose into glycogen

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Filtration

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Reabsorption

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Secretion

Question 43

The loop of Henle plays a crucial role in regulating:

Accepted Answer

Water and sodium

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Potassium and calcium

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Sodium and potassium

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Calcium and phosphate

Question 44

Which hormone is primarily responsible for regulating water reabsorption from the collecting duct?

Accepted Answer

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Aldosterone

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Atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

Question 45

The urinary bladder is lined with what type of epithelium?

Accepted Answer

Transitional

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Cuboidal

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Squamous

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Pseudostratified

Question 46

Which of the following is a common symptom of urinary tract infection (UTI)?

Accepted Answer

Painful urination (dysuria)

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Slow heart rate (bradycardia)

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High blood pressure (hypertension)

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Difficulty with balance (ataxia)

Question 47

The structural and functional unit of the kidney is known as the:

Accepted Answer

Nephron

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Glomerulus

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Ureter

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Bladder

Question 48

Which hormone plays a crucial role in regulating blood pressure by influencing sodium reabsorption in the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Aldosterone

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Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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Epinephrine

Question 49

The formation of urine primarily involves which three processes?

Accepted Answer

Glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption, and tubular secretion

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Filtration and reabsorption only

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Secretion and reabsorption only

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Filtration, secretion, and excretion

Question 50

A hallmark of a healthy urinary system is:

Accepted Answer

Clear and light yellow urine

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Frequent urination

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Discomfort or burning during urination

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Presence of blood in the urine

Question 51

The primary function of the bladder in the urinary system is to:

Accepted Answer

Store urine

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Produce urine

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Filter waste from the blood

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Transport urine to the kidneys

Question 52

Which urinary system disorder is characterized by an overactive bladder?

Accepted Answer

Urinary incontinence

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Urinary retention

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Nocturia

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Polyuria

Question 53

In the kidney, which structure is responsible for filtering blood?

Accepted Answer

Glomerulus

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Proximal convoluted tubule

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Loop of Henle

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Collecting duct

Question 54

Which hormone is responsible for promoting sodium reabsorption in the distal convoluted tubule?

Accepted Answer

Aldosterone

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Antidiuretic hormone

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Parathyroid hormone

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Atrial natriuretic peptide

Question 55

Which mechanism is primarily responsible for concentrating urine in the kidney?

Accepted Answer

Countercurrent multiplication

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Active transport of water

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Passive diffusion of urea

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Filtration of sodium

Question 56

Which anatomical structure connects the kidney to the urinary bladder?

Accepted Answer

Ureter

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Urethra

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Renal pelvis

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Renal hilum

Question 57

Which hormone regulates water reabsorption in the collecting ducts of the kidney?

Accepted Answer

Antidiuretic hormone

Answer

Aldosterone

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Parathyroid hormone

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Atrial natriuretic peptide

Question 58

What is the primary role of the proximal convoluted tubule in the kidney?

Accepted Answer

Reabsorption of nutrients and water

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Secretion of waste products

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Concentration of urine

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Propulsion of urine

Question 59

Which component of the nephron is responsible for filtering blood?

Accepted Answer

Glomerulus

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Proximal convoluted tubule

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Henle's loop

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Collecting duct

Question 60

What hormone is primarily responsible for regulating water reabsorption in the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)

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Aldosterone

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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Prolactin

Question 61

What is the correct order of urine flow through the urinary system?

Accepted Answer

Kidneys -> Ureters -> Bladder -> Urethra

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Urethra -> Bladder -> Ureters -> Kidneys

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Bladder -> Ureters -> Kidneys -> Urethra

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Ureters -> Kidneys -> Bladder -> Urethra

Question 62

Which of the following tissue types lines the urinary bladder?

Accepted Answer

Transitional epithelium

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Squamous epithelium

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Cuboidal epithelium

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Simple columnar epithelium

Question 63

Which blood vessel carries blood into the kidneys?

Accepted Answer

Renal artery

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Femoral artery

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Aorta

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Iliac artery

Question 64

What is the primary role of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) in the urinary system?

Accepted Answer

Regulates blood pressure and fluid balance

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Stimulates water reabsorption

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Promotes sodium excretion

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Inhibits ADH secretion