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BIOS (A&P 4) 256 FINAL EXAM
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, BIOS (A&P 4) 256 FINAL EXAM
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1 The urinary system does all of the following, EXCEPT it
A secretes excess glucose molecules
B regulates blood volume
C contributes to stabilizing blood pH
D eliminates organic waste products
E regulates plasma concentrations of electrolytes
2 Conical structures that are located in the renal medulla are called
A pyramids
B renal columns
C renal pelvises
D nephrons
E calyces
3 The region known as the macula densa is part of
A the proximal convoluted tubule
B the distal convoluted tubule
C the collecting duct
D the ascending loop of Henle
E Bowman’s capsule
4 The cells of the macula densa and the juxtaglomerular cells form the
A renal corpuscle
B filtration membrane
C loop of Henle
D juxtaglomerular apparatus
E afferent arteriole
5 A glomerulus is
A the expanded end of a nephron
B a knot of capillaries that lies within the renal corpuscle
C the portion of the nephron closest to the renal corpuscle
D the portion of the nephron that attaches to the collecting duct
E the horseshoe-shaped segment of the nephron
6 The following is a list of the blood vessels that carry blood to the kidney.
1. afferent arteriole
, 2. arcuate artery
3. interlobar artery
4. renal artery
5. glomerulus
6. interlobular artery
7. efferent arteriole
8. peritubular capillary
The proper order in which blood passes through these vessels is
A 4, 6, 2, 3, 1, 5, 7, 8
B 4, 3, 2, 6, 1, 5, 7, 8
C 4, 3, 2, 6, 7, 5, 1, 8
D 4, 6, 2, 3, 7, 5, 1, 8
E 4, 3, 6, 2, 1, 5, 7, 8