UTA A&P II EXAM 3 REVIEW
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
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Choose all components that should not be found in significant quantities in normal urine.
proteins
glucose
ketones
red blood cells
white blood cells
nitrite
water
urea - ANS proteins
glucose
ketones
red blood cells
white blood cells
nitrite
During a urinalysis, Jim finds that his urine has some blood present along with large amounts of
protein. What is the most likely conclusion?
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,diabetes
kidney disease
high protein diet
some blood and protein in urine is normal - ANS kidney disease
Specific gravity is a measure of ____________ in a urinalysis.
urine weight
protein concentration
hydration level
acidity
turbidity - ANS hydration level
If glucose is in your urine, then this means there is likely a problem involving the:
descending loops of Henle
proximal convoluted tubules
distal convoluted tubules
collecting ducts
ascending loops of Henle
glomeruli - ANS proximal convoluted tubules
A urinalysis can be used for.... (select all that apply)
diagnosing dietary issues
identifying states of hydration
identifying the majority of cancers
diagnosing diseases like anemia, atherosclerosis, and meningitis
diagnosing hormone disorders
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,checking for ovulation cycles and pregnancy
diagnosing blood parasitic infections
none of the above - ANS diagnosing dietary issues
identifying states of hydration
diagnosing hormone disorders
checking for ovulation cycles and pregnancy
An excessively low specific gravity indicates....
dehydration
overhydration (potential water toxicity)
dangerously high protein content
bacterial infection (inflammatory response)
none of the above - ANS overhydration (potential water toxicity)
What is the significance of urine odor?
Foul smelling = potential bacterial infection
Fruity odor = ketonuria (high levels of lipolysis)
Strong ammonia odor = significant dehydration
All of the above are accurate - ANS All of the above are accurate
Which urine characteristic below can vary the most while still being considered normal?
ketone content
glucose content
protein content
nitrite content
urobilin content
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, pH - ANS pH
Which of the following phrases describes the granular cells of the juxtaglomerular complex?
Long nephrons that deeply invade the medulla
Specialized chemoreceptors
Specialized mechanoreceptors
Anchor kidneys to surrounding structures
Prevent infection from other areas spreading to the kidney - ANS Specialized
mechanoreceptors
The renal __________ is continuous with the ureter.
glomerulus
medulla
cortex
pelvis - ANS pelvis
The blood supply to the nephron is the __________.
segmental artery
interlobular artery
afferent arteriole
efferent arteriole
renal artery - ANS afferent arteriole
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% PASS
2026/2027
Choose all components that should not be found in significant quantities in normal urine.
proteins
glucose
ketones
red blood cells
white blood cells
nitrite
water
urea - ANS proteins
glucose
ketones
red blood cells
white blood cells
nitrite
During a urinalysis, Jim finds that his urine has some blood present along with large amounts of
protein. What is the most likely conclusion?
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,diabetes
kidney disease
high protein diet
some blood and protein in urine is normal - ANS kidney disease
Specific gravity is a measure of ____________ in a urinalysis.
urine weight
protein concentration
hydration level
acidity
turbidity - ANS hydration level
If glucose is in your urine, then this means there is likely a problem involving the:
descending loops of Henle
proximal convoluted tubules
distal convoluted tubules
collecting ducts
ascending loops of Henle
glomeruli - ANS proximal convoluted tubules
A urinalysis can be used for.... (select all that apply)
diagnosing dietary issues
identifying states of hydration
identifying the majority of cancers
diagnosing diseases like anemia, atherosclerosis, and meningitis
diagnosing hormone disorders
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,checking for ovulation cycles and pregnancy
diagnosing blood parasitic infections
none of the above - ANS diagnosing dietary issues
identifying states of hydration
diagnosing hormone disorders
checking for ovulation cycles and pregnancy
An excessively low specific gravity indicates....
dehydration
overhydration (potential water toxicity)
dangerously high protein content
bacterial infection (inflammatory response)
none of the above - ANS overhydration (potential water toxicity)
What is the significance of urine odor?
Foul smelling = potential bacterial infection
Fruity odor = ketonuria (high levels of lipolysis)
Strong ammonia odor = significant dehydration
All of the above are accurate - ANS All of the above are accurate
Which urine characteristic below can vary the most while still being considered normal?
ketone content
glucose content
protein content
nitrite content
urobilin content
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, pH - ANS pH
Which of the following phrases describes the granular cells of the juxtaglomerular complex?
Long nephrons that deeply invade the medulla
Specialized chemoreceptors
Specialized mechanoreceptors
Anchor kidneys to surrounding structures
Prevent infection from other areas spreading to the kidney - ANS Specialized
mechanoreceptors
The renal __________ is continuous with the ureter.
glomerulus
medulla
cortex
pelvis - ANS pelvis
The blood supply to the nephron is the __________.
segmental artery
interlobular artery
afferent arteriole
efferent arteriole
renal artery - ANS afferent arteriole
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