Chapter 23 The Urinary System

Chapter 23  The Urinary System

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In life threatening starvation, the kidneys synthesize glucose by __________.

1. secreting erythropoietin
2. secreting renin
3. deaminating amino acids
4. contributing to calcium

   homeostasis

5. producing uric acid

Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation Blooms Level: 1. Remember Gradable: automatic HAPS Objective: P01.01 Describe the major functions of the urinary system. HAPS Topic: Module P01 General functions of the urinary system. Learning Outcome: 23.01b List several functions of the kidneys in addition to urine formation. Section: 23.01 Topic: General functions of the urinary system

2. A byproduct of protein catabolism, __________ constitutes approximately one-half of all nitrogenous waste.

A. urea
B. creatinine C. uricacid D. azotemia E. ammonia

Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation Blooms Level: 3. Apply Gradable: automatic HAPS Objective: P03.04b Describe the physiological processes involved in eliminating drugs, wastes and excess ions with respect to tubular secretion. HAPS Topic: Module P03 Functional process of urine formation, including filtration reabsorption, and secretion. Learning Outcome: 23.01c Name the major nitrogenous wastes and identify their sources. Section: 23.01 Topic: General functions of the urinary system

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3. Which organ system excretes nitrogenous wastes?

1. The urinary system
2. Thecardiovascular

   system

3. The integumentary system
4. Thedigestivesystem
5. Therespiratory

   system

4. Which organ system does not excrete waste?

1. The urinary system
2. Thecardiovascular

   system

3. The integumentary system
4. Thedigestivesystem
5. Therespiratory

   system

5. Which of the following is not a function of the kidneys?

1. They regulate osmolarity of the body fluids.
2. They fight osteoporosis by synthesizing vitamin D.
3. They help control blood

pressure.

4. They release waste into the

   bloodstream.

5. They indirectly increase

   oxyhemoglobin.

Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation Blooms Level: 1. Remember Gradable: automatic HAPS Objective: P01.01 Describe the major functions of the urinary system. HAPS Topic: Module P01 General functions of the urinary system. Learning Outcome: 23.01d Define excretion and identify the systems that excrete wastes. Section: 23.01 Topic: General functions of the urinary system

Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation Blooms Level: 1. Remember Gradable: automatic HAPS Objective: P01.01 Describe the major functions of the urinary system. HAPS Topic: Module P01 General functions of the urinary system. Learning Outcome: 23.01d Define excretion and identify the systems that excrete wastes. Section: 23.01 Topic: General functions of the urinary system

Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation Blooms Level: 1. Remember Gradable: automatic HAPS Objective: P01.01 Describe the major functions of the urinary system. HAPS Topic: Module P01 General functions of the urinary system.

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Learning Outcome: 23.01b List several functions of the kidneys in addition to urine formation. Section: 23.01 Topic: General functions of the urinary system

6. The __________ is not an organ of the urinary system.

1. urethra
2. liver
3. ureter
4. urinary bladder
5. kidney

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HAPS Objective: P02.01a Describe the external structure of the kidney, including its location, support structures and covering with respect to gross anatomy of the urinary tract. HAPS Objective: P02.01b Identify, and describe the structure and location of, the ureters, urinary bladder and urethra with respect to gross anatomy of the urinary tract. HAPS Topic: Module P02 Gross and microscopic anatomy of the urinary tract, including detailed histology of the nephron. Learning Outcome: 23.01a Name and locate the organs of the urinary system. Section: 23.01 Topic: Gross anatomy of the urinary system

7. Which of the following is not true about the anatomy of the urinary system?

1. Thekidneysareretroperitoneal.
2. The ureters connect the kidneys to the urinary

   bladder.

3. The urethra of males is longer than the urethra of

   females.

4. The kidneys are at equal heights within the pelvic

   cavity.

5. The right kidney is located more inferiorly than the left

   kidney.

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HAPS Objective: P02.01a Describe the external structure of the kidney, including its location, support structures and covering with respect to gross anatomy of the urinary tract. HAPS Objective: P02.01b Identify, and describe the structure and location of, the ureters, urinary bladder and urethra with respect to gross anatomy of the urinary tract. HAPS Topic: Module P02 Gross and microscopic anatomy of the urinary tract, including detailed histology of the nephron. Learning Outcome: 23.01a Name and locate the organs of the urinary system. Learning Outcome: 23.02a Describe the location and general appearance of the kidneys. Section: 23.01 Section: 23.02 Topic: Gross anatomy of the urinary system

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