Structure and Function of the Body -
Chapter 18 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
The kidneys reveive about _____% of the total amount of blood
pumped by the heart each minute. -
correct answer ✅20
The renal corpuscle is made up of what 2 structures -
correct answer ✅Glomerular capsule, glomerulus
The two parts of the renal tubules that extend into the medulla of
the kidney are: -
correct answer ✅Henley Loop, collecting duct
The two parts of the renal tubules that are in the cortex of the
kidney are: -
correct answer ✅Proximal convoluted tubule, distal convoluted
tubule
The process of _______ is the movement of substances out of the
renal tubules and into the blood capillaries -
correct answer ✅Reabsorption
, Structure and Function of the Body -
Chapter 18 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
The process of _______ causes substances in the blood to be
pushed into the glomerular capsule as a result of blood pressure in
the glomerulus. -
correct answer ✅Filtration
The process of ______ is the movement of substances from the
blood into the distal tubule or the collecting tube. -
correct answer ✅Secretion
The hormone____ is released from the posterior pituitary gland
and reduces the amount of water lost in the urine. -
correct answer ✅Antidiuretic hormone
The hormone ______ is made by the heart and stimulates the
tubules to secrete sodium. -
correct answer ✅Atrial natriuretic hormone
The hormone _____ is made in the adrenal cortex and causes the
tubules to absorb sodium. -
correct answer ✅Aldosterone
Chapter 18 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
The kidneys reveive about _____% of the total amount of blood
pumped by the heart each minute. -
correct answer ✅20
The renal corpuscle is made up of what 2 structures -
correct answer ✅Glomerular capsule, glomerulus
The two parts of the renal tubules that extend into the medulla of
the kidney are: -
correct answer ✅Henley Loop, collecting duct
The two parts of the renal tubules that are in the cortex of the
kidney are: -
correct answer ✅Proximal convoluted tubule, distal convoluted
tubule
The process of _______ is the movement of substances out of the
renal tubules and into the blood capillaries -
correct answer ✅Reabsorption
, Structure and Function of the Body -
Chapter 18 Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
The process of _______ causes substances in the blood to be
pushed into the glomerular capsule as a result of blood pressure in
the glomerulus. -
correct answer ✅Filtration
The process of ______ is the movement of substances from the
blood into the distal tubule or the collecting tube. -
correct answer ✅Secretion
The hormone____ is released from the posterior pituitary gland
and reduces the amount of water lost in the urine. -
correct answer ✅Antidiuretic hormone
The hormone ______ is made by the heart and stimulates the
tubules to secrete sodium. -
correct answer ✅Atrial natriuretic hormone
The hormone _____ is made in the adrenal cortex and causes the
tubules to absorb sodium. -
correct answer ✅Aldosterone
