Compendium 7-9

Question 1

Which one of the following is a function of the renal system?

a. regulating vitamin D synthesis
b. transfer of waste products from the kidney to the blood
c. monitoring blood CO2 levels
d. regulating blood oxygen levels

Answer 1

A

Question 2

What is the functional unit of the kidney?

Answer 2

Nephron

Question 3

Which one of the following structures is considered to be a part of the nephron?

a. the glomerulus
b. ureter
c. collecting duct
d. renal pelvis

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which one of the following substances would you expect to find in the filtrate of a healthy individual?

a. red blood cells
b. sodium ions
c. large proteins
d. white blood cells

Answer 4

B

Question 5

Which one of the following substances would be normally re-absorbed into the kidney tubules?

a. glucose
b. ammonia
c. large proteins
d. red blood cells

Answer 5

A

Question 6

Which hormone promotes water retention in the body?

a. aquaporin hormone
b. thyrotropin hormone
c. oxytocin hormone
d. anti-diuretic hormone

Answer 6

D

Question 7

What is the name of the muscle found in the wall of the bladder?

a. cardiac
b. skeletal
c. fast twitch
d. detrusor

Answer 7

D

Question 8

What is the name of the reflex that controls urination?

a. parasympathetic
b. baroreceptor
c. micturition
d. sympathetic

Answer 8

C

Question 9

What are the 2 main causes of chronic kidney disease?

Answer 9

Diabetes and high blood pressure (hypertension)