Ch. 14 Tempkin Test

Question 1

The adult male and female urethras measure, respectively,
Select one:
a. 10 cm and 2.5 cm.
b. 20 cm and 3.5 cm. 
c. 15 cm and 2.5 cm.
d. 20 cm and 5.5 cm.

Answer 1

b. 20 cm and 3.5 cm.

Question 2

The adult ureter is \_\_\_\_\_\_ cm long.
Select one:
a. 10 to 15
b. 15 to 20
c. 20 to 25
d. 25 to 30

Answer 2

d. 25 to 30

Question 3

The kidneys are composed mainly of two distinct areas: the
Select one:
a. corpuscle and proximal and distal convoluted tubules.
b. parenchyma and sinus.
c. renal loops and medulla.
d. medullary and renal pyramids.

Answer 3

b. parenchyma and sinus.

Question 4

The length, depth, and diameter of a normal adult kidney are
Select one:
a. 9 to 12 cm, 2.5 to 4 cm, and 4 to 6 cm, respectively.
b. 8 to 10 cm, 1.5 to 3 cm, and 2 to 4 cm, respectively.
c. 9 to 12 cm, 4 to 6 cm, and 2.5 to 4 cm, respectively.
d. none of the above

Answer 4

a. 9 to 12 cm, 2.5 to 4 cm, and 4 to 6 cm, respectively.

Question 5

The length, depth, and diameter of a normal neonatal kidney are
Select one:
a. 2 to 3 cm, 1.5 to 2.5cm, and 3.3 to 5 cm, respectively.
b. 4 to 6 cm, 2 to 2.5 cm, and 2 to 3 cm, respectively.
c. 3.3 to 5 cm, 1.5 to 2.5 cm, and 2 to 3 cm, respectively.
d. none of the above

Answer 5

c. 3.3 to 5 cm, 1.5 to 2.5 cm, and 2 to 3 cm, respectively.

Question 6

The process of nephron function, in correct order, is:
Select one:
a. Filtration, tubular secretion, and tubular reabsorption
b. Filtration, tubular reabsorption, and tubular secretion
c. Tubular reabsorption, filtration, and tubular secretion
d. Tubular secretion, filtration, and tubular reabsorption

Answer 6

b. Filtration, tubular reabsorption, and tubular secretion

Question 7

What is the echogenicity of the renal capsule?
Select one:
a. High level echoes 
b. Medium level echoes
c. Low level echoes

Answer 7

a. High level echoes

Question 8

What is the echogenicity of the renal cortex?
Select one:
a. High level echoes
b. Medium level echoes 
c. Low level echoes

Answer 8

b. Medium level echoes

Question 9

What is the echogenicity of the renal pyramids?
Select one:
a. High level echoes
b. Medium level echoes
c. Low level echoes

Answer 9

c. Low level echoes

Question 10

What is the echogenicity of the renal sinus?
Select one:
a. High level echoes 
b. Medium level echoes
c. Low level echoes

Answer 10

a. High level echoes

Question 11

What is the echogenicity of the urinary bladder wall?
Select one:
a. High level echoes 
b. Medium level echoes
c. Low level echoes

Answer 11

a. High level echoes

Question 12

Where is ADH produced?
Select one:
a. Adrenal cortex
b. Kidney
c. Juxtaglomerular apparatus
d. Posterior pituitary gland

Answer 12

d. Posterior pituitary gland

Question 13

Where is aldosterone produced?
Select one:
a. Adrenal cortex 
b. Kidney
c. Juxtaglomerular apparatus
d. Posterior pituitary gland

Answer 13

a. Adrenal cortex

Question 14

Where is erythropoietin produced?
Select one:
a. Adrenal cortex
b. Kidney 
c. Juxtaglomerular apparatus
d. Posterior pituitary gland

Answer 14

b. Kidney

Question 15

Where is renin produced?
Select one:
a. Adrenal cortex
b. Kidney
c. Juxtaglomerular apparatus 
d. Posterior pituitary gland

Answer 15

c. Juxtaglomerular apparatus

Question 16

At birth, the adrenal glands are as large as the kidneys but then rapidly shrink. ____
Select one:
True
False

Answer 16

False

Question 17

Renal Ectopia is NOT a normal variant.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 17

False

Question 18

The adrenal cortex produces steroid hormones. ____
Select one:
True
False

Answer 18

True

Question 19

The adrenal gland is easily visualized sonographically in adults. ____
Select one:
True
False

Answer 19

False

Question 20

The adrenal medulla is the source of the hormones that produces the “flight or fight” response. ____
Select one:
True
False

Answer 20

True