Lecture exam 5- extras

Question 1

Nephrons can alter body-wide blood pressure by producing ____

Answer 1

renin

Question 2

Renal excretion is not a function of ___

Answer 2

nephrons

Question 3

The _________ monitors arteriole BP and DCT filtrate ion concentration.

Answer 3

juxtaglomerular complex

Question 4

______ nerve fibers are the most common nerve type found within the kidney.

Answer 4

Sympathetic

Question 5

_________________can be altered via vasoconstriction and vasodilation of the efferent & afferent arterioles

Answer 5

Glomerular filtration rate

Question 6

The __________ nephrons have LOHs that span deeply into the medulla. The __________ is the capillary bed that drains these extended LOHs.

Answer 6

juxtamedullary; vasa recta

Question 7

In the figure above “___” is the most common nephron type in the kidneys; letter “___” is the portion of a nephron used for assessing GFR and filtrate composition.

Answer 7

nephron A; C

Question 8

In the figure above “___” is the Descending Limb and letter “___” is the Cortex.

Answer 8

F; L

Question 9

Due to the bacteria found within, the vagina is _______. The _______ is the erectile tissue of the female reproductive tract.

Answer 9

acidic; clitoris

Question 10

______ stimulates spermatogenesis and spermiogenesis

Answer 10

Testosterone

Question 11

The _______ contains enzymes that will allow for fertilization of an oocyte.

Answer 11

acrosome

Question 12

Sperm depend on ______ as an energy source.

Answer 12

fructose

Question 13

Sperm production is continuous after _____

Answer 13

puberty

Question 14

In the figure above letter “___” is the Seminal gland and letter “___” is the gland that produces alkaline mucus.

Answer 14

B; P

Question 15

_____is where sperm mature before leaving the testis

Answer 15

epididymis

Question 16

The cremaster muscle raises and descends the _____ to ensure optimal temperature for sperm production.

Answer 16

scrotum

Question 17

The nurse cells help to maintain the ____

Answer 17

blood-testis barrier

Question 18

The _____ is where sperm mature and damaged/old sperm are degraded.

Answer 18

epididymis

Question 19

Secretions of the seminal gland are involved with ______ of sperm.

Answer 19

capacitation

Question 20

In the ovary, the granulosa cells and thecal cells release _________, while the corpus luteum produces _________.

Answer 20

Estrogen; progesterone

Question 21

The _______ phase of the uterine cycle coincides with the formation of the corpus luteum. Prior to ovulation there is a large surge of ______ that weakens the follicular wall.

Answer 21

Secretory; LH