The Urinary System Mock Questions

Question 1

Which of the following is an enzyme, produced by the kidneys, which helps regulate blood pressure?

Select one:
A. Actin
B. Insulin
C. Pepsin
D. Renin

Answer 1

D. Renin

Question 2

Which hormone increases glomerular filtration rate?

Select one:
A. Atrial natriuretic peptide
B. Angiotensin II
C. Aldosterone
D. Antidiuretic hormone

Answer 2

A. Atrial natriuretic peptide

Question 3

The primary receptor that detects water content in the blood is a collection of (a) contained in the (b). Select the missing words from the list below.

Select one:
A. (a) mechanoreceptors (b) medulla
B. (a) nociceptors (b) thalamus
C. (a) osmoreceptors (b) hypothalamus.
D. (a) nephrons (b) bladder

Answer 3

C. (a) osmoreceptors (b) hypothalamus.

Question 4

Inflammation of the kidneys is known as:

Select one:
A. urethritis
B. cystitis
C. pyelonephritis
D. haematuria

Answer 4

C. pyelonephritis

Question 5

The following describes some common pathologies seen within the urinary system:

1. Blood cells and plasma proteins pass through the membranes into the filtrate
2. There is a decrease in glomerular filtration
3. Inflammation can be caused by an allergic reaction to bacterial toxins
4. Large numbers of microbes are present in the urine

Which two statements refer to glomerulonephritis?

Select one:
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 4
D. 3 and 4

Answer 5

B. 1 and 3.

Question 6

Three of the following are parts of the urinary system; which one is not?

Select one:
A. Bladder
B. Liver
C. Ureters
D. Urethra

Answer 6

B. Liver