UTA A&P II Exam 3 Review Questions and Answers
Graded A+
Choose all components that should not be found tubules
in significant quantities in normal urine.
proteins
glucose A urinalysis can be used for.... (select all that
ketones apply)
red blood cells diagnosing dietary issues
white blood cells identifying states of hydration
nitrite identifying the majority of cancers
water diagnosing diseases like anemia, atherosclerosis,
urea - ANSWER -proteins and meningitis
glucose diagnosing hormone disorders
ketones checking for ovulation cycles and pregnancy
red blood cells diagnosing blood parasitic infections
white blood cells none of the above - ANSWER -diagnosing
nitrite dietary issues
identifying states of hydration
diagnosing hormone disorders
During a urinalysis, Jim finds that his urine has checking for ovulation cycles and pregnancy
some blood present along with large amounts of
protein. What is the most likely conclusion?
diabetes An excessively low specific gravity indicates....
kidney disease dehydration
high protein diet overhydration (potential water toxicity)
some blood and protein in urine is normal - dangerously high protein content
ANSWER -kidney disease bacterial infection (inflammatory response)
none of the above - ANSWER -
overhydration (potential water toxicity)
Specific gravity is a measure of ____________
in a urinalysis.
urine weight What is the significance of urine odor?
protein concentration Foul smelling = potential bacterial infection
hydration level Fruity odor = ketonuria (high levels of lipolysis)
acidity Strong ammonia odor = significant dehydration
turbidity - ANSWER -hydration level All of the above are accurate - ANSWER -
All of the above are accurate
If glucose is in your urine, then this means there
is likely a problem involving the: Which urine characteristic below can vary the
descending loops of Henle most while still being considered normal?
proximal convoluted tubules ketone content
distal convoluted tubules glucose content
collecting ducts protein content
ascending loops of Henle nitrite content
glomeruli - ANSWER -proximal convoluted urobilin content
,UTA A&P II Exam 3 Review Questions and Answers
Graded A+
pH - ANSWER -pH
The renal hilum lies on the __________ surface
of the kidney.
Which of the following phrases describes the
granular cells of the juxtaglomerular complex? superior
medial
Long nephrons that deeply invade the medulla lateral
Specialized chemoreceptors inferior - ANSWER -medial
Specialized mechanoreceptors
Anchor kidneys to surrounding structures
Prevent infection from other areas spreading to Match the following part of the nephron with its
the kidney - ANSWER -Specialized correct function: Primary site of glucose and
mechanoreceptors amino acid reabsorption.
Distal convoluted tubule
The renal __________ is continuous with the Proximal convoluted tubule
ureter. Nephron loop, ascending limb
Nephron loop, descending limb -
glomerulus ANSWER -Proximal convoluted tubule
medulla
cortex
pelvis - ANSWER -pelvis The __________ cushions the kidney and helps
attach it to the posterior body wall.
The blood supply to the nephron is the perirenal fat capsule
__________. renal fascia
fibrous capsule
segmental artery ureter - ANSWER -perirenal fat capsule
interlobular artery
afferent arteriole
efferent arteriole Which of the following is true with regards to an
renal artery - ANSWER -afferent arteriole important sign of renal trauma?
May cause excess glucose to be present in the
Under normal resting conditions, the urine
__________ arteries deliver one-fourth of the May result in hematuria
total cardiac output (about 1200 ml) to the May cause backup of urine
kidneys each minute. May cause a ureter to become kinked -
ANSWER -May result in hematuria
segmental
cortical radiate
interlobar Which two structures make up each nephron?
renal - ANSWER -renal
renal corpuscle and renal tubule
, UTA A&P II Exam 3 Review Questions and Answers
Graded A+
renal tubule and peritubular capillary Select the deepest layer of supportive tissue that
nephron loop and collecting duct surrounds each kidney.
renal cortex and renal medulla
glomerulus and glomerular capsule - Renal fascia
ANSWER -renal corpuscle and renal tubule Perirenal fat capsule
Fibrous capsule
Renal hilum - ANSWER -Fibrous capsule
Match the urinary term with its characteristic:
Juxtamedullary nephrons.
Match the following vessel found in the kidney
Prevent infection from other areas spreading to with its location: Blood vessel leading directly into
the kidney the glomerulus.
Long nephrons that deeply invade the medulla
Anchor kidneys to surrounding structures Segmental artery
Specialized mechanoreceptors Afferent arteriole
Specialized chemoreceptors - ANSWER - Peritubular capillary
Long nephrons that deeply invade the medulla Efferent arteriole - ANSWER -Afferent
arteriole
Which of the following statements about the
urinary system is incorrect? Into what part of the nephron is plasma filtered?
It produces erythropoietin, which stimulates red Proximal convoluted tubule
blood cell formation. Glomerular capsule
It produces renin, which helps regulate blood Distal convoluted tubule
pressure. Collecting duct - ANSWER -Glomerular
It carries out gluconeogenesis in the body. capsule
It metabolizes vitamin C to its active form. -
ANSWER -It metabolizes vitamin C to its
active form. __________ are the structural and functional
units of the kidneys.
The major calyces are the __________. Glomerular capsules
Renal pyramids
expanded ends of nephrons Major calyces
cone-shaped structures located in the renal Nephrons - ANSWER -Nephrons
medulla
expanded ends of renal pyramids
basic functional units of the kidneys Every day the kidneys filter nearly __________ of
large branches of the renal pelvis - fluid from the bloodstream.
ANSWER -large branches of the renal
pelvis 200 liters
100 liters
500 liters
Graded A+
Choose all components that should not be found tubules
in significant quantities in normal urine.
proteins
glucose A urinalysis can be used for.... (select all that
ketones apply)
red blood cells diagnosing dietary issues
white blood cells identifying states of hydration
nitrite identifying the majority of cancers
water diagnosing diseases like anemia, atherosclerosis,
urea - ANSWER -proteins and meningitis
glucose diagnosing hormone disorders
ketones checking for ovulation cycles and pregnancy
red blood cells diagnosing blood parasitic infections
white blood cells none of the above - ANSWER -diagnosing
nitrite dietary issues
identifying states of hydration
diagnosing hormone disorders
During a urinalysis, Jim finds that his urine has checking for ovulation cycles and pregnancy
some blood present along with large amounts of
protein. What is the most likely conclusion?
diabetes An excessively low specific gravity indicates....
kidney disease dehydration
high protein diet overhydration (potential water toxicity)
some blood and protein in urine is normal - dangerously high protein content
ANSWER -kidney disease bacterial infection (inflammatory response)
none of the above - ANSWER -
overhydration (potential water toxicity)
Specific gravity is a measure of ____________
in a urinalysis.
urine weight What is the significance of urine odor?
protein concentration Foul smelling = potential bacterial infection
hydration level Fruity odor = ketonuria (high levels of lipolysis)
acidity Strong ammonia odor = significant dehydration
turbidity - ANSWER -hydration level All of the above are accurate - ANSWER -
All of the above are accurate
If glucose is in your urine, then this means there
is likely a problem involving the: Which urine characteristic below can vary the
descending loops of Henle most while still being considered normal?
proximal convoluted tubules ketone content
distal convoluted tubules glucose content
collecting ducts protein content
ascending loops of Henle nitrite content
glomeruli - ANSWER -proximal convoluted urobilin content
,UTA A&P II Exam 3 Review Questions and Answers
Graded A+
pH - ANSWER -pH
The renal hilum lies on the __________ surface
of the kidney.
Which of the following phrases describes the
granular cells of the juxtaglomerular complex? superior
medial
Long nephrons that deeply invade the medulla lateral
Specialized chemoreceptors inferior - ANSWER -medial
Specialized mechanoreceptors
Anchor kidneys to surrounding structures
Prevent infection from other areas spreading to Match the following part of the nephron with its
the kidney - ANSWER -Specialized correct function: Primary site of glucose and
mechanoreceptors amino acid reabsorption.
Distal convoluted tubule
The renal __________ is continuous with the Proximal convoluted tubule
ureter. Nephron loop, ascending limb
Nephron loop, descending limb -
glomerulus ANSWER -Proximal convoluted tubule
medulla
cortex
pelvis - ANSWER -pelvis The __________ cushions the kidney and helps
attach it to the posterior body wall.
The blood supply to the nephron is the perirenal fat capsule
__________. renal fascia
fibrous capsule
segmental artery ureter - ANSWER -perirenal fat capsule
interlobular artery
afferent arteriole
efferent arteriole Which of the following is true with regards to an
renal artery - ANSWER -afferent arteriole important sign of renal trauma?
May cause excess glucose to be present in the
Under normal resting conditions, the urine
__________ arteries deliver one-fourth of the May result in hematuria
total cardiac output (about 1200 ml) to the May cause backup of urine
kidneys each minute. May cause a ureter to become kinked -
ANSWER -May result in hematuria
segmental
cortical radiate
interlobar Which two structures make up each nephron?
renal - ANSWER -renal
renal corpuscle and renal tubule
, UTA A&P II Exam 3 Review Questions and Answers
Graded A+
renal tubule and peritubular capillary Select the deepest layer of supportive tissue that
nephron loop and collecting duct surrounds each kidney.
renal cortex and renal medulla
glomerulus and glomerular capsule - Renal fascia
ANSWER -renal corpuscle and renal tubule Perirenal fat capsule
Fibrous capsule
Renal hilum - ANSWER -Fibrous capsule
Match the urinary term with its characteristic:
Juxtamedullary nephrons.
Match the following vessel found in the kidney
Prevent infection from other areas spreading to with its location: Blood vessel leading directly into
the kidney the glomerulus.
Long nephrons that deeply invade the medulla
Anchor kidneys to surrounding structures Segmental artery
Specialized mechanoreceptors Afferent arteriole
Specialized chemoreceptors - ANSWER - Peritubular capillary
Long nephrons that deeply invade the medulla Efferent arteriole - ANSWER -Afferent
arteriole
Which of the following statements about the
urinary system is incorrect? Into what part of the nephron is plasma filtered?
It produces erythropoietin, which stimulates red Proximal convoluted tubule
blood cell formation. Glomerular capsule
It produces renin, which helps regulate blood Distal convoluted tubule
pressure. Collecting duct - ANSWER -Glomerular
It carries out gluconeogenesis in the body. capsule
It metabolizes vitamin C to its active form. -
ANSWER -It metabolizes vitamin C to its
active form. __________ are the structural and functional
units of the kidneys.
The major calyces are the __________. Glomerular capsules
Renal pyramids
expanded ends of nephrons Major calyces
cone-shaped structures located in the renal Nephrons - ANSWER -Nephrons
medulla
expanded ends of renal pyramids
basic functional units of the kidneys Every day the kidneys filter nearly __________ of
large branches of the renal pelvis - fluid from the bloodstream.
ANSWER -large branches of the renal
pelvis 200 liters
100 liters
500 liters
