Chapter 17

Question 1

The main function of the kidneys is the regulation of the intracellular fluid.
TRUE or FALSE

Answer 1

FALSE

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Question 2

Blood pressure is regulated through the actions of the kidneys.
TRUE or FALSE

Answer 2

TRUE

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Question 3

The actions of the kidney include regulation of
A. blood plasma pH.
B. blood plasma volume.
C. blood plasma electrolyte concentration.
D. All of the choices are correct.

Answer 3

The actions of the kidney include regulation of

D. All of the choices are correct.

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Question 4

What structures carry urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder?
A. ureters
B. urethras
C. calyces
D. pyramids

Answer 4

What structures carry urine from the kidneys to the urinary bladder?

A. ureters

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Question 5

Urine collects in the urinary bladder prior to entry into the urethra.
TRUE or FALSE

Answer 5

TRUE

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Question 6

Damage to the lumbar region of the spinal cord could impair micturition.
TRUE or FALSE

Answer 6

FALSE

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Question 7

The renal pelvis receives urine from the
A. minor calyces.
B. ureters.
C. renal pyramids.
D. major calyces.

Answer 7

The renal pelvis receives urine from the

D. major calyces.

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Question 8

Damage to which of the following neurons would impair micturition?
A. parasympathetic neurons
B. sympathetic neurons
C. pudendal somatic motor neurons
D. All of the choices are correct.

Answer 8

Damage to which of the following neurons would impair micturition?

D. All of the choices are correct.

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Question 9

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ are composed of crystals and proteins that grow until they break loose and pass into the
urine collection system.
A. Renal columns
B. Renal calculi
C. Renal calyces
D. Renal pyramids

Answer 9

________ are composed of crystals and proteins that grow until they break loose and pass into the
urine collection system.

B. Renal calculi

Section: 17.01