BIO242 Urinary System Exam Test
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2024/2025
The primary function of the kidneys involves regulating the ________ and the
________ of plasma and interstitial fluid.
1. Volume : Temperature
2. Temperature : Composition
3. Volume : Composition
4. Temperature : Compostion
5. Composition : Osmolarity (CORRECT ANSWER)3. Volume : Composition
As the glomerular filtrate is formed, it flows from the Bowman's capsule into the
__________.
1. Descending limb of the loop of Henle
2. Proximal convoluted tubule
3. Connecting tubule
4. Distal convoluted tubule (CORRECT ANSWER)2. Proximal convoluted tubule
Which of the following conditions might lead to glucose levels exceeding the
transport maximum in the proximal tubules?
1. Diabetes mellitus
2. Kidney stones
3. Dehydration
4. Diabetes insipidus (CORRECT ANSWER)1. Diabetes mellitus
What two structures make up the renal corpuscle?
1. Juxtaglomerular apparatus and macula densa
2. Proximal tubule and loop of Henle
3. Afferent arteriole and efferent arteriole
4. Proximal and distal tubules
5. Bowman's capsule and the glomerulus (CORRECT ANSWER)5. Bowman's
capsule and the glomerulus
Filtration occurs across which capillary bed?
1. Efferent arteriole
2. Glomerulus
3. Afferent Arteriole
4. Peritubular Capillary
5. Vasa Recta (CORRECT ANSWER)2. Glomerulus
, Substances that are reabsorbed from the proximal tubule enter which blood vessel?
1. Glomerulus
2. Peritubular Capillary
3. Efferent Arteriole
4. Vasa Recta
5. Afferent Arteriole (CORRECT ANSWER)2. Peritubular Capillary
Which of the following describes movement from peritubular capillaries into the renal
tubules?
1. Filtration
2. Secretion
3. Excretion
4. Micturation
5. Reabsorbtion (CORRECT ANSWER)2. Secretion
Most filtered solutes and water are reabsorbed in what region?
1. Collecting duct
2. Distal tubule
3. Proximal tubule
4. Bowman's capsule
5. Loop of Henle (CORRECT ANSWER)3. Proximal tubule
Which of the following is the correct order of blood supply to the kidneys?
1. renal artery- interlobar arteries- interlobular arteries- arcuate arteries- segmental
arteries- afferent arteriole- glomerulus- efferent arteriole
2. renal artery- segmental arteries- interlobar arteries- arcuate arteries- interlobular
arteries- afferent arteriole- glomerulus- efferent arteriole
3. renal artery- interlobar arteries- arcuate arteries- segmental arteries- interlobular
arteries- efferent arteriole- glomerulus- afferent arteriole
4. renal artery- segmental arteries- interlobular arteries- arcuate arteries- interlobar
arteries- efferent arteriole- glomerulus- afferent arteriole
5. renal artery- arcuate arteries- interlobular arteries- segmental arteries- afferent
arteriole- glomerulus- efferent arteriole- interlobar arteries (CORRECT ANSWER)2.
renal artery- segmental arteries- interlobar arteries- arcuate arteries- interlobular
arteries- afferent arteriole- glomerulus- efferent arteriole
Which of the following substances is not normally found in filtrate?
1. nitrogenous waste particles, such as urea
2. ions, such as sodium and potassium
3. water and small solutes
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2024/2025
The primary function of the kidneys involves regulating the ________ and the
________ of plasma and interstitial fluid.
1. Volume : Temperature
2. Temperature : Composition
3. Volume : Composition
4. Temperature : Compostion
5. Composition : Osmolarity (CORRECT ANSWER)3. Volume : Composition
As the glomerular filtrate is formed, it flows from the Bowman's capsule into the
__________.
1. Descending limb of the loop of Henle
2. Proximal convoluted tubule
3. Connecting tubule
4. Distal convoluted tubule (CORRECT ANSWER)2. Proximal convoluted tubule
Which of the following conditions might lead to glucose levels exceeding the
transport maximum in the proximal tubules?
1. Diabetes mellitus
2. Kidney stones
3. Dehydration
4. Diabetes insipidus (CORRECT ANSWER)1. Diabetes mellitus
What two structures make up the renal corpuscle?
1. Juxtaglomerular apparatus and macula densa
2. Proximal tubule and loop of Henle
3. Afferent arteriole and efferent arteriole
4. Proximal and distal tubules
5. Bowman's capsule and the glomerulus (CORRECT ANSWER)5. Bowman's
capsule and the glomerulus
Filtration occurs across which capillary bed?
1. Efferent arteriole
2. Glomerulus
3. Afferent Arteriole
4. Peritubular Capillary
5. Vasa Recta (CORRECT ANSWER)2. Glomerulus
, Substances that are reabsorbed from the proximal tubule enter which blood vessel?
1. Glomerulus
2. Peritubular Capillary
3. Efferent Arteriole
4. Vasa Recta
5. Afferent Arteriole (CORRECT ANSWER)2. Peritubular Capillary
Which of the following describes movement from peritubular capillaries into the renal
tubules?
1. Filtration
2. Secretion
3. Excretion
4. Micturation
5. Reabsorbtion (CORRECT ANSWER)2. Secretion
Most filtered solutes and water are reabsorbed in what region?
1. Collecting duct
2. Distal tubule
3. Proximal tubule
4. Bowman's capsule
5. Loop of Henle (CORRECT ANSWER)3. Proximal tubule
Which of the following is the correct order of blood supply to the kidneys?
1. renal artery- interlobar arteries- interlobular arteries- arcuate arteries- segmental
arteries- afferent arteriole- glomerulus- efferent arteriole
2. renal artery- segmental arteries- interlobar arteries- arcuate arteries- interlobular
arteries- afferent arteriole- glomerulus- efferent arteriole
3. renal artery- interlobar arteries- arcuate arteries- segmental arteries- interlobular
arteries- efferent arteriole- glomerulus- afferent arteriole
4. renal artery- segmental arteries- interlobular arteries- arcuate arteries- interlobar
arteries- efferent arteriole- glomerulus- afferent arteriole
5. renal artery- arcuate arteries- interlobular arteries- segmental arteries- afferent
arteriole- glomerulus- efferent arteriole- interlobar arteries (CORRECT ANSWER)2.
renal artery- segmental arteries- interlobar arteries- arcuate arteries- interlobular
arteries- afferent arteriole- glomerulus- efferent arteriole
Which of the following substances is not normally found in filtrate?
1. nitrogenous waste particles, such as urea
2. ions, such as sodium and potassium
3. water and small solutes
