Question 1

The greatest reduction in the volume of the ultrafiltrate occurs in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   proximal tubule
B)   descending thin limb of Henle's loop
C)   ascending thin limb of Henle's loop
D)   ascending thick limb of Henle's loop
E)   collecting ductF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

Renin is released by which of the following structures?

Accepted Answer

A)   proximal tubules
B)   macula densa
C)   descending thin limb of Henle's loop
D)   juxtaglomerular cells
E)   collecting ductF) A) and E)
G) A) and D) D

Question 3

Blood from the efferent glomerular arteriole enters the

Accepted Answer

A)   glomerulus
B)   peritubular capillary network
C)   interlobular artery
D)   arcuate artery
E)   stellate veinF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 4

The structure at the tip of the arrow

Accepted Answer

A)   releases renin
B)   releases angiotensin I
C)   is a proximal convoluted tubule
D)   adjoins the afferent glomerular arteriole
E)   is located at the urinary pole of the renal corpuscleF) B) and E)
G) A) and B) D

Question 5

Which of the following regions of Henle's loop has a hypotonic ultrafiltrate?

Accepted Answer

A)   descending thick limb
B)   descending thin limb
C)   Henle's loop
D)   ascending thin limb
E)   ascending thick limbF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 6

A patient with Alport syndrome has vision problems, hearing loss, and nephritis. This inherited disorder is due to mutations in

Accepted Answer

A)   type I collagen
B)   type II collagen
C)   type III collagen
D)   type IV collagen
E)   type VII collagenF) B) and E)
G) A) and E) D

Exam 18: Urinary System

The greatest reduction in the volume of the ultrafiltrate occurs in which of the following?

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Renin is released by which of the following structures?

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D

Blood from the efferent glomerular arteriole enters the

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The structure at the tip of the arrow

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D

Which of the following regions of Henle's loop has a hypotonic ultrafiltrate?

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A patient with Alport syndrome has vision problems, hearing loss, and nephritis. This inherited disorder is due to mutations in

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D

Exam 18: Urinary System

The greatest reduction in the volume of the ultrafiltrate occurs in which of the following?

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Renin is released by which of the following structures?

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Blood from the efferent glomerular arteriole enters the

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The structure at the tip of the arrow

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Which of the following regions of Henle's loop has a hypotonic ultrafiltrate?

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A patient with Alport syndrome has vision problems, hearing loss, and nephritis. This inherited disorder is due to mutations in

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D

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D

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D