Question 1

Blood is supplied to the urinary bladder by branches of the

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A)  internal iliac arteries.
B)  external iliac arteries.
C)  inferior mesenteric arteries.
D)  median sacral artery.
E)  deep ilial circumflex artery.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

The external urethral sphincter

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A)  surrounds the external urethral orifice.
B)  is composed of smooth muscle fibers.
C)  is controlled by the somatic nervous system.
D)  opens before the internal urethral sphincter during the micturition reflex.
E)  All of the choices are correct.F) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 3

The muscularis layer of the urinary bladder is commonly called the _____ muscle.

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A)  detrusor
B)  micturition
C)  trigone
D)  extrusor
E)  extrinsicF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Which is not correct regarding the urinary bladder?

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A)  There are two ureteral openings.
B)  The inferior portion of the bladder is called the apex.
C)  The bladder is held in place by the median umbilical ligament.
D)  The mucosa has rugae for distension.
E)  The peritoneum covers only the superior surface of the bladder.F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

The developing kidneys are able to produce and expel urine by week ______ of development.

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A)  5
B)  10
C)  15
D)  20
E)  25F) D) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

Which is not a function of the urinary system?

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A)  Regulation of blood volume
B)  Excretion of wastes
C)  Regulation of erythrocyte production
D)  Regulation of lymphocyte production
E)  Storage of urineF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 7

What is the value of transitional epithelium in the urinary system?

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A)  Its cilia help propel the urine.
B)  It can contract to produce peristalsis.
C)  It allows distension.
D)  It protects against trauma.
E)  It provides cushioning.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

If blood oxygen levels are reduced,cells in the kidney respond by secreting the hormone _________________.

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The answer of If blood oxygen levels are reduced,cells in...

Question 9

Which portion of the renal tubule reabsorbs electrolytes,plasma proteins,nutrients,vitamins,and water?

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A)  Proximal convoluted tubule
B)  Distal convoluted tubule
C)  Ascending limb of nephron loop
D)  Descending limb of nephron loop
E)  Collecting ductF) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 10

Which step(s) in the process of urine formation occur in the renal tubule?

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A)  Filtration
B)  Secretion
C)  Reabsorption
D)  Filtration,secretion,and reabsorption
E)  Secretion and reabsorptionF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 11

The first structure in the kidney to collect newly formed urine is the

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A)  renal capsule.
B)  minor calyx.
C)  renal pelvis.
D)  renal sinus.
E)  renal cortex.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Each kidney contains more than a million "functional units" called ___________.

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The answer of Each kidney contains more than a million...

Question 13

Sympathetic fibers inhibit micturition.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which is not correct regarding the kidneys?

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A)  The kidneys are retroperitoneal.
B)  The kidneys are surrounded by a fibrous renal capsule.
C)  The kidneys are cushioned and insulated by adipose tissue.
D)  The indented medial surface of the kidney is called the renal papilla.
E)  The kidney is composed of an inner renal medulla and an outer renal cortex.F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 15

The urethra and urinary bladder develop from a structure called the

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A)  allantois.
B)  urachus.
C)  cloaca.
D)  urogenital sinus.
E)  urethral bud.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

-This figure shows a renal corpuscle.What type of cell does number 2 indicate?

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A)  Podocyte
B)  Pedicel
C)  Cuboidal epithelial cell
D)  Squamous epithelial cell
E)  Columnar epithelial cellF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

The urinary and reproductive systems develop from

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A)  mesoderm.
B)  ectoderm.
C)  endoderm.
D)  mesoderm and ectoderm.
E)  endoderm and ectoderm.F) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

In males,the proximal portion of the urethra is called the __________ urethra.

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The answer of In males,the proximal portion of the urethra...

Question 19

The ureters

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A)  are intraperitoneal.
B)  average 12 cm in length.
C)  are fibromuscular tubes.
D)  extend from the renal hilum to the anterolateral wall of the urinary bladder.
E)  All of the choices are correct.F) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 20

Which does not enter or exit the kidney at the hilum?

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A)  Renal artery
B)  Ureter
C)  Renal vein
D)  Renal plexus
E)  No exceptions;all choices enter or exit the kidney at the hilum.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Exam 27: Urinary System

What is the value of transitional epithelium in the urinary system?

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The developing kidneys are able to produce and expel urine by week ______ of development.

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The external urethral sphincter

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Which does not enter or exit the kidney at the hilum?

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The muscularis layer of the urinary bladder is commonly called the _____ muscle.

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Blood is supplied to the urinary bladder by branches of the

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-This figure shows a renal corpuscle.What type of cell does number 2 indicate?

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The ureters

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The first structure in the kidney to collect newly formed urine is the

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Sympathetic fibers inhibit micturition.

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The urethra and urinary bladder develop from a structure called the

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Which is not correct regarding the urinary bladder?

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Which step(s) in the process of urine formation occur in the renal tubule?

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Each kidney contains more than a million "functional units" called ___________.

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Which portion of the renal tubule reabsorbs electrolytes,plasma proteins,nutrients,vitamins,and water?

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The urinary and reproductive systems develop from

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If blood oxygen levels are reduced,cells in the kidney respond by secreting the hormone _________________.

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In males,the proximal portion of the urethra is called the __________ urethra.

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Which is not a function of the urinary system?

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Which is not correct regarding the kidneys?

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