LAB - D313 URINARY SYSTEM EXAM
QUESTIONS & VALID ANSWERS ALL
PASSED
Which part of the nephron absorbs most of the glucose and amino acids present in the
filtrate? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Proximal convoluted tubule
the ___ ___ of ____ is known for reabsorbing sodium, chloride, potassium, and calcium.
- Correct Answer ✔✔ ascending loop of Hennle
the ___ ____ is known for water and urea. - Correct Answer ✔✔ collecting duct
the _____ ____ tubule is known for reabsorbing sodium, calcium, and water. - Correct
Answer ✔✔ distal convulted tubule
How much water is reabsorbed by the proximal convoluted tubule? No explanation
needed. - Correct Answer ✔✔ 60-70%
What is the major role of the distal convoluted tubule? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Acid-base
balancing of the urine
Which component of the urinary system is responsible for the excretion of potassium
ions? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Renal tubules
The renal ___ acts to filter blood. Fluid from blood in the glomerulus is collected in the
Bowman's capsule to form "glomerular filtrate", which is then further processed along
the nephron to form urine. - Correct Answer ✔✔ corpsucle
___ ___ filter waste from your blood so the waste can leave your body through urine
(pee). - Correct Answer ✔✔ renal cappillaries
The renal ___ is the entry and exit site for structures servicing the kidneys: vessels,
nerves, lymphatics, and ureters - Correct Answer ✔✔ hilium
What is the function of the glomerulus? - Correct Answer ✔✔ It is the initial location of
filtration.
Which substance is returned by the kidneys to the blood during reabsorption? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ Glucose
QUESTIONS & VALID ANSWERS ALL
PASSED
Which part of the nephron absorbs most of the glucose and amino acids present in the
filtrate? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Proximal convoluted tubule
the ___ ___ of ____ is known for reabsorbing sodium, chloride, potassium, and calcium.
- Correct Answer ✔✔ ascending loop of Hennle
the ___ ____ is known for water and urea. - Correct Answer ✔✔ collecting duct
the _____ ____ tubule is known for reabsorbing sodium, calcium, and water. - Correct
Answer ✔✔ distal convulted tubule
How much water is reabsorbed by the proximal convoluted tubule? No explanation
needed. - Correct Answer ✔✔ 60-70%
What is the major role of the distal convoluted tubule? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Acid-base
balancing of the urine
Which component of the urinary system is responsible for the excretion of potassium
ions? - Correct Answer ✔✔ Renal tubules
The renal ___ acts to filter blood. Fluid from blood in the glomerulus is collected in the
Bowman's capsule to form "glomerular filtrate", which is then further processed along
the nephron to form urine. - Correct Answer ✔✔ corpsucle
___ ___ filter waste from your blood so the waste can leave your body through urine
(pee). - Correct Answer ✔✔ renal cappillaries
The renal ___ is the entry and exit site for structures servicing the kidneys: vessels,
nerves, lymphatics, and ureters - Correct Answer ✔✔ hilium
What is the function of the glomerulus? - Correct Answer ✔✔ It is the initial location of
filtration.
Which substance is returned by the kidneys to the blood during reabsorption? - Correct
Answer ✔✔ Glucose
