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The Urinary System
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12/08/2008

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Term
What structure is responsibe for urine production?
Definition
The kidneys
Term
List the sequence of vessels in which blod flows in and out of the kidney?
Definition

The kidney filters out our blood and regulates blood pressure

 

1.  blood enters the renal artery

 

2.  divides and gives rise to segmental arteries

 

3.  between the pyramids are the interlobar arteries

 

4.  arcuate arteries curve like an arch over the pyramids

 

5.  gives rise to interlobular arteries

 

6.  gives rise to afferent arterioles

 

7.  gives rise to the glomerulus, a capillary

 

8.  leaves through the efferent arterioles

Term
What are the ureters, bladder, and urethra responsible for?
Definition
urine storage and secretion
Term

true or false

 

Juxtamedullary nephrons account for more than 80% of the nephrons

Definition
false
Term
What body wall does the kidney lie on?
Definition
T-12-L-3 region
Term

true or false

 

Podocytes make up the filtration membrane exclusively

Definition
false
Term
What is the indent on the medial surface of the kidney called?
Definition
renal hilus
Term

true or false

 

The kidneys are located in the lower abdominal cavity at the L5 to S3 region

Definition
false
Term
What are the 7 functions of the kidneys?
Definition

1. Removal of nitrogenous wastes

 

a.  urea and ammonia

 

b.  creatinine

 

c.  uric and nucleic acid

 

2.  Regulation of ions in the blood

Na+, K+, Ca2+, Cl-, HPO42-

 

3.  Regulation of acid-base balance of blood (pH)

*H+ excreted, and HCO3- conserved

*Blood pH is kept at 7.4

 

4.  Regulation of volume and pressure

*increased volume=increased pressure

*decreased volume=decreased pressure

Secretion of renin activates the renin angiotensin aldosterone mechanism.  This tells the kidneys to conserve water.

 

5.  Produces erythropoietin

*If O2 levels are too low, it tells the body to produce RBC's

 

6.  Detoxification of drugs

 

7.  maintains blood glucose through gluconeogenesis

Term

Urea transport into the medullary collecting duct is enhanced by

 

a)  ADH

 

b)  renin

 

c)  angiotensin 11

 

d)  prostaglandin E2

Definition
a
Term
What percentage of the nephron is juxtamedullary?
Definition
20%
Term

All of the following functions are carried out in the renal tubules except

 

a)  filtration

 

b)  reabsorption

 

c)  secretion

 

d)  formation of urine

Definition
a
Term
Where is the outer part of the internal kidney located?
Definition
Renal cortex
Term

The renal______ is continuous with the ureter

 

a)  glomerulus

 

b) medulla

 

c)  pelvis

 

d)  cortex

Definition
c
Term

________ makes up 80% of the nephrons

Definition
cortical nephrons
Term

Which of the following statements about the urinary system are incorrect?

 

a) It carries out the majority of glucogenesis in the body

 

b)  It produces erythropoietin that stimulates RBC formation

 

c)  It produces renin that helps regulate blood pressure

Definition

 

 

a

Term
What part of the kidney is continuous with the ureter?
Definition
renal pelvis
Term

Micturition is

 

a)  only present in males

 

b)  a sacral reflex

 

c)  production of urine

 

d)  secretion of acid

Definition
b
Term
Is the DCT part of the nephron?
Definition
no
Term
What percentage of cardiac output does the kidney receive?
Definition
20-25%
Term
What does the renal corpuscle contain?
Definition
The bowman's capsule and the glomerulus
Term

Major calyces are

 

a) cone-shaped structures that are located in the renal medulla

 

b)  large branches of the renal pelvis

 

c)  the expanded ends of the renal pyramids

 

d)  basic functional units of the kidney

Definition
b
Term
What are the 2 main things the kidneys filter and regulate?
Definition

filter blood

 

regulate blood pressure

Term

true or false

 

The myogenic control mechanism reflects the fact that vascular smooth muscle tends to contract when stretched

Definition
true
Term
What is the functional unit on the kidney called?
Definition
nephron
Term

All of the following functions are carried out in the renal tubules except

 

a)  reabsorption

 

b)  filtration

 

c)  formation of urine

 

d)  secretion

Definition
b
Term
What parts of the kidney contain simple squamous epithelium?
Definition
bowman's capsule and descending limb
Term

Filtration at the glomerulus is inversely related to

 

a)  water absorption

 

b)  CHP

 

c)  arterial blood pressure

 

d)  acidity in urine

Definition
b
Term
What does JGA do?
Definition
Helps regulate the flow of fluid through the nephrons
Term

Damage to the renal medulla would first interfere with the functioning of the

 

a)  glomerular capsules

 

b)  distal convuluted tubules

 

c)  collecting ducts

 

d)  PCT

Definition
c
Term
What is the main function of the proximal convoluted tubule?
Definition
absorption
Term

The glomerular capillaries differ from other capillary networks in the body because they

 

a)  have a larger area of anastomosis

 

b)  are derived from and drain into arterioles

 

c)  are not made of endothelium

 

d)  are sites of filtrate formation

Definition
b
Term
What are the distal convoluted tubules receptor cells for?
Definition

ADH, which stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb more water

 

Aldosterone, which regulates Na+ and K+ secretion by the kidneys

Term

The Bowman's capsule and glomerulus make up the

 

a)  renal corpuscle

 

b)  collecting system

 

c)  nephron

 

d)  papilla

Definition
a
Term

What is GFR regulated thru?

3 things

Definition

1.  Renal autoregulation

Maintains GFR despite changes in BP

a.  constriction and dilation of afferent arteriole

As BP increases afferent arteriole constricts, which reduces blood flow

As BP decreases afferent arteriole dilates, which increases blood flow

b. macula densa if GFR increased afferent arterioles constrict, if nitric oxide is not present afferent arterioles constrict

 

2.  Sympathetic nerve fibers norepinephrine causes afferent and efferent arterioles to constrict, reducing GFR and urine production

 

3.  Hormonal control

 

Angiotensin11= vasoconstriction, released when blood volume is too low, decreases GFR

 

Atrial natruretic peptide=Peptide made by the atrium of the heart, this gets released when blood volume is too high, increases GFR

Term

The primary role of the PCT is to:

 

a) filter the blood plasma

 

b) reabsorb tubular filtrate

 

c)  secrete ADH

 

d)  secrete H+ ions and sodium bicarbonate back into tubular fluid

Definition
b
Term
What does the glomerulus filter/restrict?
Definition

filters=water, ions, glucose, amino acids, and nitrogenous wastes

 

restricts=plasma proteins, RBC's and platelets

Term

GFR is regulated mostly by

 

a) autoregulation

 

b)  autonomic regulation

 

c)  hormonal regulation

 

d)  all of the above

Definition
d
Term
What happens if GFR is too low?
Definition
too much reabsorption
Term

If the efferent arteriole constricts while the afferent arteriole remains unchanged, the GFR

 

a)  does not change

 

b)  decreases

 

c)  can't be determined

 

d)  increases

Definition
d
Term
How many liters of urine are excreted per day?
Definition
1-2 liters
Term

The most abundant intracellular cation is

 

a) phosphate

 

b)  sodium

 

c)  potassium

 

d)  bicarbonate

Definition
c
Term
What does GBHP do?
Definition
promotes filtration
Term

A urine sample is tested in the lab and the results show that sodium ions, urea, glucose, creatinine are present, which of the following statements is true?

 

a)  The glomerulus must not be properly filtering because creatinine should not be present

 

b)  The patient should have further testing because glucose should not be present

 

c)  The patient should be put on a low sodium diet because sodium ions should not be present

 

 

Definition
b
Term
What percentage of filtrate is reabsorbed?
Definition
99%
Term

The blood supply to the nephron is

 

a) segmental artery

 

b) interlobular artery

 

c) renal artery

 

d) afferent arteriole

Definition
d
Term
What does CHP do?
Definition
opposes filtration
Term
How much filtrate is made per day?
Definition
150-180 liters per day
Term

Presence of glucose and ketone bodies in the urine can indicate

 

a) untreated diabetes mellitus

 

b)  albuminuria

 

c)  trauma to the kidneys

 

d)  infection in the urinary tract

Definition
a
Term
What does BCOP do?
Definition
Keeps water in the plasma
Term

Arrange the following structures in the correct sequence in which urine passes through them to the external environment (1) ureter (2) renal pelvis (3) calyx (4) urinary bladder (5) urethra

 

a) 3,2,1,4,5

 

b)3,4,1,5,2

 

c) 1,2,3,4,5

 

d) 2,4,1,3,5

Definition
a
Term
Once in the bowman's capsule, where does filtrate go?
Definition
into the PCT
Term

The basic functional unit of the kidney is

 

a) glomerulus

 

b)  renal corpuscle

 

c) major calyx

 

d)  nephron

Definition
d
Term
What percentage is reabsorbed in the PCT?
Definition
65%
Term

After a long of working in the hot sun, James became dehydrated because he wasn't replenishing his fluids.  Which of the following is most important in regulating fluid intake

 

a) kidney

 

b) medulla oblongata

 

c) adrenal glands

 

d) hypothalamus

Definition
d
Term
What ions are reabsorbed in the PCT?
Definition
Na+, glucose, a.a., lactic acid, HCO3-, Cl-, K+, Ca++, Mg++,water via osmosis, urea
Term

Which process results in increased GFR in response to hormone release?

 

a) myogenic mechanism

 

b) renin-angiotensin mechanism

 

c) adrenergic response

 

d) countercurrent mechanism

Definition
b
Term
What is the descending loop permeable to?
Definition
water
Term

When the concentration of ADH increases

 

a) more salt is secreted by the nephron

 

b) less urine is produced

 

c) less water is reabsorbed by the nephron and collecting duct

 

d) the specific gravity of the urine decreases

Definition
b
Term

The renal hilum lies on the _____ surface of the kidney

 

a) lateral

 

b) superior

 

c) medial

 

d) inferior

Definition
c
Term
What is the descending loop impremeable to?
Definition
solutes
Term

What is the main substance reabsorbed in the region of the descending limb of the loop of Henle?

 

a) H2o

 

b) Na+

 

c) NH4

 

d) K+

Definition
a
Term
What is the ascending loop permeable to?
Definition
Na+, Cl- and cations
Term

Which of the following is not a function of Angiotensin 11?

 

a) it is a potent vasoconstrictor

 

b) it causes glomerular messangial cells to contract

 

c) it directly causes the release of aldosterone from the adrenal cortex

Definition

c

Term
Does water leaveing the descending loop become more hypertonic or hypotonic?
Definition
hypertonic
Term

Nephron cells that respond to the concentration of filtrate are

 

a) macula densa

 

b)  JGA

 

c)  alpha cells

 

d)  beta cells

Definition
a
Term
What is the ascending loop impermeable to?
Definition
water
Term

Na+ reabsorption occurs where?

 

a) glomerulus

 

b) DCT

 

c) renal corpuscle

 

d) efferent arteriole

Definition
b
Term
When water leaves the ascending loop does it become more hypertonic or hypotonic?
Definition
hypertonic
Term

Which is reabsorbed in the PCT?

 

a) Na+

 

b) K+

 

c) a.a

 

d) all of the above

Definition

d

Term
What is secreted in tubular fluid?
Definition
Na+, K+, NH4+
Term

true or false

 

The macula densa is a receptor

Definition
true
Term
What does the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system do?
Definition
Determines what stays and what is excreted
Term

What is true about ADH?

 

a) it promotes obligatory water reabsorption

 

b) it is secreted in response to an increase in extracellular fluid osmolality

 

c) it causes insertion of aquaporins in the PCT

 

d) it promotes Na+ reabsorption

Definition
b
Term
What is the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system stimulated by?
Definition
decreased blood volume and systemic pressure
Term

The most important factor affecting the glomerular filtration rate is

 

a) blood osmotic pressure

 

b) blood hydrostatic pressure

 

c) capsular osmotic pressure

 

d) negative pressure

Definition
b
Term
Whare is renin released from?
Definition
Juxtaglomular cells of the kidney
Term

What structure is the muscular tube that delivers urine to the bladder?

 

a) urethra

 

b) prostate

 

c) ureter

 

d) renal pelvis

Definition
c
Term
What does renin released from the juxtaglomular cells of the kidney convert?
Definition
angiotensin1 to angiostnsin11
Term

When the concentration of ADH increases

 

a) less urine is produced

 

b) more salt is secreted by the nephron

 

c) more urine is produced

 

d) the specific gravity of urin decreases

Definition
a
Term
What does ACE stand for?
Definition
angitensin converting enzyme
Term

Which substance would have the lowest reabsorption rate?

 

a) glucose

 

b) amino acids

 

c) urea

 

d) potassium

Definition
c
Term
What are the 3 effects of angiotensin11?
Definition

1.  decreases GFR-constricts afferent arterioles

 

2.  enhances reabsorption of Na+, Cl-, and water in PCT

 

3.  stimulates release of aldosterone-tells kidneys to reabsorb Na+, and Cl- in collecting duct

Term

Which substance would not be expected in urine normally?

 

a) protein

 

b)  H2O

 

c)  Na+

 

d) Cl-

Definition
a
Term

What is ANP stimulated by?

Definition
blood volume
Term

true or false

 

The stimulus for renin secretion is a drop is systemic blood pressure?

Definition
true
Term
What does ANP inhibit?
Definition

renin-angiotensin and ADH

Term

true or false

 

reabsorption occurs through the tubule wall and into the peritublar capillaries

Definition
true
Term
What does ANP promote?
Definition

naturesis(rids Na+)

 

diuresis(rids water)

Term

true or false

The ascending limb is impermeable to sodium chloride and actively transports water into the interstitial

Definition
false
Term
What happens when ADH is absent?
Definition
diuresis
Term

true or false

 

BP in the glomerulus is higher than in other capillary beds

Definition
true
Term
What are three examples of diuretics and what do they do?
Definition

alcohol=inhibits ADH

 

caffeine=decreases reabsorption of Na+

 

lasix=allows kidneys to release more water

Term

true or false

 

Blood is carried to the glomerulus via the efferent arteriole

Definition
false
Term
What is the composition of urea?
Definition

95% water

 

5% urea, NaCl,K,creatinine,and uric acid

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