BIOL 252 Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab | Module 7: The Urinary System Exam Review 70+ Questions and Answers -Summary | Portage Learning

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BIOL 252 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
w/Lab | Module 7: The Urinary System Exam
Review 70+ Questions and Answers -Summary
| Portage Learning
Question 1
Identify the renal fascia.




A. A – Fibrous capsule
B. B – ✅Renal fascia
C. C – Adipose capsule
D. D – Renal cortex

Rationale: The renal fascia is a dense connective tissue layer that surrounds the kidney and
adipose capsule, anchoring the kidney to surrounding structures.

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Question 2
Identify the following kidney structures by letter.




 Renal sinus → ✅ A
 Renal pyramid → ✅ H
 Kidney lobe → ✅ K

Rationale:

 The renal sinus is a cavity that contains blood vessels, nerves, and the renal pelvis.
 The renal pyramid is a cone-shaped structure in the medulla.
 A kidney lobe includes a pyramid plus surrounding cortex and renal columns.

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Question 3
Identify the part of the kidney that collects urine from the major calyces and channels it into
the ureter.




A. Renal pyramid
B. Minor calyx
C. Major calyx
✅D. Renal pelvis

Rationale: The renal pelvis collects urine from the major calyces and funnels it into the ureter
for transport to the bladder.



Question 4
Which structure is responsible for filtering blood in the kidney?
A. Renal sinus
B. Renal pelvis
✅C. Nephron